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SUN

/sʌn/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, proper noun

S 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2

Definition of SUN

noun

A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.

noun

The light and warmth which is received from the sun.

noun

Something like the sun in brightness or splendor.

verb

To expose to the warmth and radiation of the sun.

"Beautiful bodies lying on the beach, sunning their bronzed limbs."

verb

To warm or dry in the sunshine.

verb

To be exposed to the sun.

proper noun

The star that the Earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.

noun

A traditional Japanese unit of length, approximately 30.3 millimetres (1.193 inches).

Synonyms of SUN

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SUN in a Sentence

  • "Beautiful bodies lying on the beach, sunning their bronzed limbs."

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
3
points
WWF
5
points

Is SUN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 3 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 3 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

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 sun Total
Scrabble 111 3
WWF 122 5

Anagrams of SUN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUN

6 words from the letters in SUN

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About SUN

What does SUN mean?
SUN is a noun. A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
Is SUN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SUN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SUN worth in Scrabble?
SUN is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SUN?
You can make 6 words from the letters in SUN. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SUN?
Synonyms of SUN include: apricate. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SUN?
The anagrams of SUN (words using the exact same letters) are: NUS, UNS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.