TUNS
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TUNS
A large cask; an oblong vessel bulging in the middle, like a pipe or puncheon, and girt with hoops; a wine cask.
A fermenting vat.
An old English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 252 wine gallons; equal to two pipes.
To put into tuns, or casks.
A part of the ancient Maya Long Count Calendar system which corresponds to 18 winal cycles or 360 days.
Word Details
Is TUNS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TUNS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TUNS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TUNS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | u | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TUNS
14 words from the letters in TUNS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TUNS in Word Games
TUNS is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TUNS 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 TUNS to find 14 additional valid words.