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PAWN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Pawn.

How to pronounce pawn:

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Pawn - as a noun

An article deposited as security

A person used by another to gain an end

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cat's-pawinstrument12

(chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank

Borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan

Pawn - as a verb

Leave as a guarantee in return for money

Example: "Pawn your grandfather's gold watch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hock13soak8

Example Sentences

"He sacrificed his pawn in order to gain a tactical advantage."
"She used the pawn to capture the enemy's knight."
"The pawn can only move forward one square at a time."
"They offered their pawn as a distraction while their other pieces attacked."
"The pawn reached the other side of the board and was promoted to a queen."
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Word Game Points

Is PAWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pawn is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PAWN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PAWN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pawn is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAWN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PAWN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pawn is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAWN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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