Word: SUN
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SUN
- A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
- The light and warmth which is received from the sun.
- Something like the sun in brightness or splendor.
- To expose to the warmth and radiation of the sun.
"Beautiful bodies lying on the beach, sunning their bronzed limbs."
- To warm or dry in the sunshine.
- To be exposed to the sun.
- The star that the Earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.
- A traditional Japanese unit of length, approximately 30.3 millimetres (1.193 inches).
- Crotalaria juncea, an East Indian leguminous plant yielding a fiber.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "sun", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "sun" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก 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!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SUN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SUN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SUN? โผ
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๐ 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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