Award

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A prize or recognition given for achievement. To give or grant something as deserved.

“She received an award for her outstanding community service.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈwɔːd/

Syllables

a·ward

Related Words

Synonyms

prize honor recognition

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with A, contains W, ends with ARD.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points with valuable W worth 4 points.

Words Related to Award

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awald aware awarn sward

Words you can make from Award

Shorter words formed from the letters in “award”.

adar adaw arad draw ward

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “award”.

awards

Longer words starting with Award

Words that begin with “award”.

awards awarded

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