Word: GUN
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of GUN
- A device for projecting a hard object very forcefully; a firearm or cannon.
"Guns were considered improvements of crossbows and catapults."
- A device operated by a trigger and acting in a manner similar to a firearm.
"There are some guns that are not designed for killing."
- A long surfboard designed for surfing big waves (not the same as a longboard, a gun has a pointed nose and is generally a little narrower).
- (with โdownโ) To shoot someone or something, usually with a firearm.
"He gunned down the hitmen."
- To speed something up.
"He gunned the engine."
- To offer vigorous support to a person or cause.
"Heโs gunning for you."
- Nonstandard spelling of going to.
"I'm gun go get da gun from da closet."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "gun" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "gun", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GUN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GUN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GUN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GUN:
- # the gun effect
- # master of gun
- # playing with gun
- # in terms of gun
Word Family
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