PUNS
/pʌnz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of PUNS
A Korean unit of length equivalent to about 0.3 cm.
A joke or type of wordplay in which similar definitions or sounds of two words or phrases, or different definitions of the same word, are deliberately confused.
"The pun is the lowest form of wit."
To beat; strike with force; to ram; to pound, as in a mortar; reduce to powder, to pulverize.
To make or tell a pun; to make a play on words.
"We punned about the topic until all around us groaned."
Examples of PUNS in a Sentence
- "The pun is the lowest form of wit."
- "We punned about the topic until all around us groaned."
Word Details
Is PUNS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PUNS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PUNS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PUNS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PUNS
14 words from the letters in PUNS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PUNS in Word Games
PUNS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PUNS 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 PUNS to find 14 additional valid words.