Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Pawn.
How to pronounce pawn:
UK
Pawn - as a noun
An article deposited as security
(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
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."
Word Game Points
Is PAWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pawn is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordPAWN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PAWN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pawn is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPAWN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.