TURN
/tɜːn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of TURN
(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.
(heading) To change condition or attitude.
To change one's course of action; to take a new approach.
A change of direction or orientation.
"Give the handle a turn, then pull it."
A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.
A walk to and fro.
"Let's take a turn in the garden."
Examples of TURN in a Sentence
- "Give the handle a turn, then pull it."
- "Let's take a turn in the garden."
Word Details
Is TURN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TURN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TURN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TURN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | u | r | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TURN
11 words from the letters in TURN
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TURN in Word Games
TURN is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TURN 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 TURN to find 11 additional valid words.