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PUNGENT

/ˈpʌndʒənt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

P 3/4
U 1/2
N 1/2
G 2/3
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
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Definition of PUNGENT

adjective

Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

"I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected."

adjective

Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.

adjective

Stinging; acerbic.

"The critic gave a pungent review."

Examples of PUNGENT in a Sentence

  • "I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected."
  • "The critic gave a pungent review."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
15
points

Is PUNGENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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

Letter Values for PUNGENT

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

Letter pungent Total
Scrabble 3112111 10
WWF 4223121 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PUNGENT

51 words from the letters in PUNGENT

6-letter words

punnet 8/12 USUKWWF unpent 8/12 USUKWWF

5-letter words

unpeg 8/12 USUKWWF getup 8/11 USUKWWF unpen 7/11 USUKWWF unget 6/9 UK

4-letter words

peng 7/10 UK pung 7/11 USUKWWF pent 6/8 USUKWWF punt 6/9 USUKWWF gent 5/7 USUKWWF genu 5/8 USUKWWF tegu 5/7 UK tung 5/8 USUKWWF tenn 4/6 UK tune 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

peg 6/8 USUKWWF gup 6/9 UK pug 6/9 USUKWWF nep 5/7 UK pen 5/7 USUKWWF pet 5/6 USUKWWF pun 5/8 USUKWWF put 5/7 USUKWWF tup 5/7 USUKWWF eng 4/6 USWWF gen 4/6 USWWF get 4/5 USUKWWF teg 4/5 USUKWWF gue 4/6 UK gnu 4/7 USUKWWF gun 4/7 USUKWWF gut 4/6 USUKWWF tug 4/6 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF nun 3/6 USUKWWF ute 3/4 UK nut 3/5 USUKWWF tun 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

pe 4/5 USUKWWF up 4/6 USUKWWF ge 3/4 UK ug 3/5 UK en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK nu 2/4 USUKWWF un 2/4 USUKWWF ut 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use PUNGENT in Word Games

PUNGENT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PUNGENT 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 PUNGENT to find 51 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PUNGENT

What does PUNGENT mean?
PUNGENT is a adjective. Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
Is PUNGENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PUNGENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PUNGENT worth in Scrabble?
PUNGENT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PUNGENT?
You can make 51 words from the letters in PUNGENT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.