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AULD

4-letter word • 5 Scrabble points • 7 WWF points

a1
u1
l1
d2
4
Letters
2
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Scrabble
7
WWF
3
Anagrams

Definition of AULD

AULD is a valid 4-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. While not the highest scorer, its common letters make it a versatile play. The word contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
1 syllable
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Difficulty
Moderate (4/10)
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Unique Letters
4 of 4 letters

AULD has a word difficulty rating of 4 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

a
u
l
d

The 4 letters in AULD break down into 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Every letter in AULD appears exactly once, meaning you need 4 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in AULD is D, worth 2 points. Approximately 25% of the letters in AULD are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Anagrams of AULD

These 3 words use the exact same 4 letters as AULD, rearranged into a different order. Knowing anagrams is a valuable skill in Scrabble and Words With Friends, as it gives you more options when looking at the same set of letters on your rack.

Words That Rhyme With AULD

These words share a similar ending pattern with AULD, ending in -ULD. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using AULD in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

AULD is worth 5 base points in Scrabble. While this word has a modest base score, it uses common tiles that are easy to draw. This makes it a reliable play for maintaining rack balance. AULD is especially useful for opening up the board or connecting to premium squares for future high-scoring plays.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, AULD scores 7 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is AULD a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, AULD is a valid Scrabble word worth 5 points.

AULD can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. While worth only 5 points, it can be strategically valuable for board positioning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AULD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AULD is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, AULD is worth 5 points, making it a common utility word. In Words With Friends, it earns 7 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in AULD?

AULD contains 4 letters total: 2 vowels and 2 consonants. It uses 4 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does AULD have?

AULD has approximately 1 syllable. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What are the anagrams of AULD?

Words you can make by rearranging all the letters of AULD include: DUAL, LAUD, UDAL. These anagrams use the exact same 4 letters in a different order.

What words rhyme with AULD?

Words that share a similar ending sound with AULD include: GULD, FAULD, WOULD, MOULD, COULD. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in AULD?

You can unscramble the letters in AULD to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for AULD to see every possible word you can create from these 4 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 4-Letter Words

These 4-letter words share a similar beginning with AULD, starting with AU. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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