PUNY
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpjuːni//
adj
- (chiefly Southern US, south Midland US) (Frequently) ill; poorly, sickly.
- (obsolete) Alternative spelling of puisne."Gadsbodkins, you puny Upſtart in the Law, to uſe me ſo, you Green Bag Carrier, you Murderer of unfortunate Cauſes, the Clerks Ink is ſcarce off of your fingers, you that newly come from Lamblacking the Judges ſhooes, and are not fit to wipe mine; […]"
- (obsolete) Alternative spelling of puisne.
- (obsolete) Alternative spelling of puisne.
noun
- (archaic) An inferior person; a subordinate; also, an insignificant person."·"
- (obsolete)"[A] law that the eldeſt or firſt-borne child ſhall ſucceede and inherite all: where nothing is reſerved for punies, but obedience: […] Theſe vaine ſhadowes of our religion, which are ſeene in ſome of theſe examples, witnes the dignitie and divinity thereof."
- (obsolete)"Nay then I ſee thou'rt but a puny in the ſubtill Miſtery of a woman: […]"
- (obsolete)
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'PUNY'?
The word PUNY is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
P3
U1
N1
Y4
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PUNY'?
The word PUNY is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
P4
U2
N2
Y3
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.