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PURR

/pɜː(ɹ)/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection

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

Definition of PURR

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."

interjection

Throat vibrating sound made by a cat.

Examples of PURR in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is PURR a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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

Letter Values for PURR

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

Letter purr Total
Scrabble 3111 6
WWF 4211 8

Anagrams of PURR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURR

5 words from the letters in PURR

How to Use PURR in Word Games

PURR is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: PURR 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 PURR to find 5 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PURR

What does PURR mean?
PURR is a noun. The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
Is PURR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PURR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PURR worth in Scrabble?
PURR is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from PURR?
You can make 5 words from the letters in PURR. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PURR?
The anagrams of PURR (words using the exact same letters) are: RURP. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.