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PUMA

/pjuːmə/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun

P 3/4
U 1/2
M 3/4
A 1/1

Definition of PUMA

noun

The mountain lion or cougar, Puma concolor.

noun

A woman in her 20s or 30s who seeks relationships with younger men; a younger cougar.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is PUMA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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

Letter Values for PUMA

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

Letter puma Total
Scrabble 3131 8
WWF 4241 11

How to Use PUMA in Word Games

PUMA is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: PUMA 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 PUMA to find 11 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PUMA

What does PUMA mean?
PUMA is a noun. The mountain lion or cougar, Puma concolor.
Is PUMA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PUMA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PUMA worth in Scrabble?
PUMA is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PUMA?
You can make 11 words from the letters in PUMA. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.