PRUNE
/pɹuːn/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of PRUNE
A plum.
The dried, wrinkled fruit of certain species of plum.
An old woman, especially a wrinkly one.
To become wrinkled like a dried plum, as the fingers and toes do when kept submerged in water.
To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive.
"A good grape grower will prune the vines once a year."
To cut down or shorten (by the removal of unnecessary material).
"to prune a budget, or an essay"
To remove unnecessary branches from a tree data structure.
Examples of PRUNE in a Sentence
- "A good grape grower will prune the vines once a year."
- "to prune a budget, or an essay"
Word Details
Is PRUNE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRUNE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRUNE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRUNE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | u | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRUNE
28 words from the letters in PRUNE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use PRUNE in Word Games
PRUNE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PRUNE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRUNE to find 28 additional valid words.