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Word: SUN

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 U 1 N 1
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /sหˆสŒn/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 3 pts
WWF Score 5 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile S (1 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Beginner
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of SUN

noun
  1. A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
  2. The light and warmth which is received from the sun.
  3. Something like the sun in brightness or splendor.
verb
  1. To expose to the warmth and radiation of the sun.

    "Beautiful bodies lying on the beach, sunning their bronzed limbs."

  2. To warm or dry in the sunshine.
  3. To be exposed to the sun.
proper noun
  1. The star that the Earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.
noun
  1. A traditional Japanese unit of length, approximately 30.3 millimetres (1.193 inches).
noun
  1. Crotalaria juncea, an East Indian leguminous plant yielding a fiber.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "sun", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "sun" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 3 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 3 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 5 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SUN a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SUN is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SUN worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SUN is worth 3 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 5 points.
How many syllables are in SUN? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in SUN.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SUN:

  • # the sun effect
  • # master of sun
  • # playing with sun
  • # in terms of sun

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