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NUN

/nʌn/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun

N 1/2
U 1/2
N 1/2

Definition of NUN

noun

A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (specifically) those living together in a cloister.

noun

(by extension) A member of a similar female community in other confessions.

noun

A prostitute.

noun

The fourteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).

Synonyms of NUN

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Antonyms of NUN

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Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
3
points
WWF
6
points

Is NUN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 3 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 3 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like NUN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for NUN

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

Letter nun Total
Scrabble 111 3
WWF 222 6

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUN

2 words from the letters in NUN

How to Use NUN in Word Games

NUN is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: NUN is only 3 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 NUN to find 2 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NUN

What does NUN mean?
NUN is a noun. A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (specifically) those living together in a cloister.
Is NUN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NUN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NUN worth in Scrabble?
NUN is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from NUN?
You can make 2 words from the letters in NUN. The longest sub-words are 2 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NUN?
Synonyms of NUN include: moniale, sister, sistren. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.