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SHUNNING

/ˈʃʌnɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of SHUNNING

verb

To avoid, especially persistently.

"Acrophobes shun mountaineering."

verb

To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).

verb

To screen, hide.

noun

The act by which something is shunned; avoidance.

Examples of SHUNNING in a Sentence

  • "Acrophobes shun mountaineering."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is SHUNNING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: SHUNNING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHUNNING

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

Letter shunning Total
Scrabble 14111112 12
WWF 13222123 16

How to Use SHUNNING in Word Games

SHUNNING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHUNNING to find 73 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHUNNING

What does SHUNNING mean?
SHUNNING is a verb. To avoid, especially persistently.
Is SHUNNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHUNNING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHUNNING worth in Scrabble?
SHUNNING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHUNNING?
You can make 73 words from the letters in SHUNNING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.