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PUR

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

P 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1

Definition of PUR

noun

The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.

noun

A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.

noun

The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed

verb

Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

verb

To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

verb

To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

"He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."

Examples of PUR in a Sentence

  • "He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
7
points

Is PUR a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

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

Letter Values for PUR

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

Letter pur Total
Scrabble 311 5
WWF 421 7

Anagrams of PUR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PUR

3 words from the letters in PUR

3-letter words

How to Use PUR in Word Games

PUR is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: PUR is only 3 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 PUR to find 3 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PUR

What does PUR mean?
PUR is a noun. The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
Is PUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PUR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PUR worth in Scrabble?
PUR is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from PUR?
You can make 3 words from the letters in PUR. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PUR?
The anagrams of PUR (words using the exact same letters) are: URP. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.