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Cunning

Yes, cunning is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does cunning mean?

noun

  1. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  2. crafty artfulness (especially in deception)

adjective

  1. attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness a cute kid with pigtails
  2. marked by skill in deception cunning men often pass for wise
  3. showing inventiveness and skill a clever gadget

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for cunning

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of cunning

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CUNNING.

Words you can make from cunning

Unscramble CUNNING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cunning a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cunning is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is cunning worth in Scrabble?

Cunning is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cunning mean?

Cunning means: shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception.