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CUNNING

/ˈkʌnɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, noun

C 3/4
U 1/2
N 1/2
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CUNNING

adjective

Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.

adjective

Skillful, artful.

adjective

Wrought with, or exhibiting, skill or ingenuity; ingenious.

"cunning work"

noun

Practical knowledge or experience; aptitude in performance; skill, proficiency; dexterity.

noun

Practical skill employed in a secret or crafty manner; craft; artifice; skillful deceit; art or magic.

noun

The disposition to employ one's skill in an artful manner; craftiness; guile; artifice; skill of being cunning, sly, conniving, or deceitful.

Examples of CUNNING in a Sentence

  • "cunning work"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
16
points

Is CUNNING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CUNNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CUNNING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for CUNNING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cunning Total
Scrabble 3111112 10
WWF 4222123 16

How to Use CUNNING in Word Games

CUNNING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CUNNING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CUNNING to find 15 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CUNNING

What does CUNNING mean?
CUNNING is a adjective. Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
Is CUNNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CUNNING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CUNNING worth in Scrabble?
CUNNING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CUNNING?
You can make 15 words from the letters in CUNNING. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.