PUN
/pʌn/
3-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of PUN
noun
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A joke or type of wordplay in which similar definitions or sounds of two words or phrases, or different definitions of the same word, are deliberately confused.
"The pun is the lowest form of wit."
verb
- To beat; strike with force; to ram; to pound, as in a mortar; reduce to powder, to pulverize.
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To make or tell a pun; to make a play on words.
"We punned about the topic until all around us groaned."
noun
- A Korean unit of length equivalent to about 0.3 cm.
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About the word PUN
Is "PUN" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "PUN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "PUN" worth?
In Scrabble, "PUN" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "PUN" mean?
A joke or type of wordplay in which similar definitions or sounds of two words or phrases, or different definitions of the same word, are deliberately confused.
Does "PUN" have any anagrams?
No, "PUN" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.