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PAWNS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Pawns.

Pawns - 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

Pawns - 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 pawns to gain a strategic advantage."
"The pawns are the weakest pieces in chess."
"The black pawns advanced across the board."
"White captured one of Black's pawns."
"The pawns moved forward in their opening formation."
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Word Game Points

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

PAWNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PAWNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pawns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAWNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PAWNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pawns is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAWNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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