BUNT
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BUNT
The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard.
"The bunt of the sail was green."
A push or shove; a butt.
A ball that has been intentionally hit softly so as to be difficult to field, sometimes with a hands-spread batting stance or with a close-hand, choked-up hand position. No swinging action is involved.
"The bunt was fielded cleanly."
To push with the horns; to butt.
To spring or rear up.
To intentionally hit softly with a hands-spread batting stance.
"Jones bunted the ball."
Examples of BUNT in a Sentence
- "The bunt of the sail was green."
- "The bunt was fielded cleanly."
- "Jones bunted the ball."
Word Details
Is BUNT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUNT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BUNT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BUNT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUNT
9 words from the letters in BUNT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BUNT in Word Games
BUNT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BUNT is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUNT to find 9 additional valid words.