Is SUN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SUN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SUN mean?
- noun
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
“the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system”
- noun
the rays of the sun
“the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind”
- noun
a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc
- noun
any star around which a planetary system revolves
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
3
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
3
Letters
S (1) + U (1) + N (1) = 3 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 SUN
Single letters that turn SUN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of SUN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SUN
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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