RUN
/ɹʊn/
3 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of RUN
To run.
Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.
"I just got back from my morning run."
Act or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily by foot); dash or errand, trip.
"I need to make a run to the store."
A pleasure trip.
"Let's go for a run in the car."
To move swiftly.
(fluids) To flow.
(of a vessel) To sail before the wind, in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled.
In a liquid state; melted or molten.
"Put some run butter on the vegetables."
Examples of RUN in a Sentence
- "I just got back from my morning run."
- "I need to make a run to the store."
- "Let's go for a run in the car."
- "Put some run butter on the vegetables."
Word Details
Is RUN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RUN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RUN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RUN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUN
5 words from the letters in RUN
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RUN in Word Games
RUN is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RUN 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 RUN to find 5 additional valid words.