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Is GUN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GUN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GUN mean?

  1. noun

    a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

  2. noun

    large but transportable armament

  3. noun

    a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

  4. noun

    a professional killer who uses a gun

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

4

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

3

Letters

G (2) + U (1) + N (1) = 4 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for GUN

Single letters that turn GUN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Anagrams of GUN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GUN

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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