Punt
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To kick a ball before it touches the ground, or to propel a flat-bottomed boat along a river using a long pole.
“The fly-half chose to punt the ball into the corner rather than attempt a drop goal.”
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P-U-N-T, all high-frequency letters, a strong Wordle opener that tests four common positions
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Worth 6 points, hooks to punts, punted, punter, a reliable, versatile word
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