PURR
/pɜː(ɹ)/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of PURR
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.
The low consistent rumble made by an engine at slow speed
Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.
"He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."
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
Is PURR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PURR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | u | r | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURR
5 words from the letters in PURR
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.