RUNS
/ɹʌnz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of RUNS
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.
Examples of RUNS 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."
Word Details
Is RUNS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RUNS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RUNS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RUNS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUNS
15 words from the letters in RUNS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RUNS in Word Games
RUNS is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RUNS 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 RUNS to find 15 additional valid words.