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Is PUNT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PUNT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PUNT mean?

  1. verb

    kick the ball

  2. noun

    formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence

  3. noun

    an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole

  4. noun

    (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground

    “the punt traveled 50 yards”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 6 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 PUNT

Single letters that turn PUNT 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 hooks3

Words you can make from PUNT

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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