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PUNT

/pʌnt/

4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

P 3
U 1
N 1
T 1

Meaning of PUNT

noun
  1. A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.
verb
  1. To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.
noun
  1. A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground.
verb
  1. To dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance.
  2. To equivocate and delay or put off (answering a question, addressing an issue, etc).
noun
  1. A point in the game of faro.
  2. The act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
verb
  1. To play at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
  2. To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally
noun
  1. The Irish pound, used as the unit of currency of Ireland until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.
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About the word PUNT

Is "PUNT" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PUNT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PUNT" worth?

In Scrabble, "PUNT" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "PUNT" mean?

A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.

Does "PUNT" have any anagrams?

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