SUN
/sʌn/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, proper noun
Definition of SUN
A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
The light and warmth which is received from the sun.
Something like the sun in brightness or splendor.
To expose to the warmth and radiation of the sun.
"Beautiful bodies lying on the beach, sunning their bronzed limbs."
To warm or dry in the sunshine.
To be exposed to the sun.
The star that the Earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.
A traditional Japanese unit of length, approximately 30.3 millimetres (1.193 inches).
Examples of SUN in a Sentence
- "Beautiful bodies lying on the beach, sunning their bronzed limbs."
Word Details
Is SUN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SUN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SUN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUN
6 words from the letters in SUN
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SUN in Word Games
SUN is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SUN 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 SUN to find 6 additional valid words.