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PUNCH

/pʌntʃ/

5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points

P 3
U 1
N 1
C 3
H 4

Meaning of PUNCH

noun
  1. A hit or strike with one's fist.
  2. Power, strength, energy.
verb
  1. To strike with one's fist.
    "If she punches me, I'm gonna break her nose."
  2. (of cattle) To herd.
noun
  1. A device, generally slender and round, used for creating holes in thin material, for driving an object through a hole in a containing object, or to stamp or emboss a mark or design on a surface.
  2. A hole or opening created with a punch.
verb
  1. To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.
  2. To mark a ticket.
noun
  1. A beverage, generally containing a mixture of fruit juice and some other beverage, often alcoholic.
noun
  1. Any of various riodinid butterflies of the genus Dodona of Asia.
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About the word PUNCH

Is "PUNCH" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PUNCH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PUNCH" worth?

In Scrabble, "PUNCH" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.

What does "PUNCH" mean?

A hit or strike with one's fist.

Does "PUNCH" have any anagrams?

No, "PUNCH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.