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PUNNING

/ˈpʌnɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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

Definition of PUNNING

verb

To beat; strike with force; to ram; to pound, as in a mortar; reduce to powder, to pulverize.

verb

To make or tell a pun; to make a play on words.

"We punned about the topic until all around us groaned."

noun

The action of the verb to pun.

adjective

That makes or uses a pun.

Examples of PUNNING in a Sentence

  • "We punned about the topic until all around us groaned."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
16
points

Is PUNNING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PUNNING 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 PUNNING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for PUNNING

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

Letter punning Total
Scrabble 3111112 10
WWF 4222123 16

How to Use PUNNING in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since PUNNING 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 PUNNING to find 25 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PUNNING

What does PUNNING mean?
PUNNING is a verb. To beat; strike with force; to ram; to pound, as in a mortar; reduce to powder, to pulverize.
Is PUNNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PUNNING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PUNNING worth in Scrabble?
PUNNING 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 PUNNING?
You can make 25 words from the letters in PUNNING. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.