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PAWNED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Pawned.

Pawned - as a noun

An article deposited as security

A person used by another to gain an end

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cat's-pawinstrument

(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

Pawned - as a verb

Leave as a guarantee in return for money

Example: "Pawn your grandfather's gold watch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hocksoak

Example Sentences

"He pawned his watch to get some money."
"She pawned her grandmother's ring for quick cash."
"The desperate man pawned his guitar to pay his rent."
"They pawned their electronics to cover their gambling debts."
"I pawned my camera to buy a new phone."
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Word Game Points

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

PAWNED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PAWNED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pawned is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAWNED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PAWNED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pawned is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAWNED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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