SHUNNING
/ˈʃʌnɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SHUNNING
To avoid, especially persistently.
"Acrophobes shun mountaineering."
To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).
To screen, hide.
The act by which something is shunned; avoidance.
Examples of SHUNNING in a Sentence
- "Acrophobes shun mountaineering."
Word Details
Is SHUNNING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHUNNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | h | u | n | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHUNNING
73 words from the letters in SHUNNING
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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.