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POST

/pəʊst/

4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

P 3
O 1
S 1
T 1

Meaning of POST

noun
  1. A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
    "ram a post into the ground"
  2. A stud; a two-by-four.
verb
  1. To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.
    "Post no bills."
  2. To hold up to public blame or reproach; to advertise opprobriously; to denounce by public proclamation.
    "to post someone for cowardice"
noun
  1. Each of a series of men stationed at specific places along a postroad, with responsibility for relaying letters and dispatches of the monarch (and later others) along the route.
  2. A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route.
    "a stage or railway post"
verb
  1. To travel with relays of horses; to travel by post horses, originally as a courier.
  2. To travel quickly; to hurry.
adverb
  1. With the post, on post-horses; by a relay of horses (changing at every staging-post); hence, express, with speed, quickly.
  2. Sent via the postal service.
noun
  1. An assigned station; a guard post.
  2. An appointed position in an organization, job.
verb
  1. To enter (a name) on a list, as for service, promotion, etc.
  2. To assign to a station; to set; to place.
    "Post a sentinel in front of the door."
preposition
  1. After; especially after a significant event that has long-term ramifications.
noun
  1. Post-production.
noun
  1. A post mortem (investigation of body's cause of death).
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Anagrams of POST

opts6
pots6
spot6
stop6
tops6

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About the word POST

Is "POST" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "POST" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "POST" worth?

In Scrabble, "POST" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "POST" mean?

A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.

What are the anagrams of "POST"?

5 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as POST: OPTS, POTS, SPOT, STOP, TOPS.