Puny
4 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Notably small, weak, or of little strength or importance relative to what is normal or expected.
“The runt of the litter looked puny against its plump, boisterous siblings.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpjuːni/
Syllables
pu·ny
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Ends in Y, P-U-N-Y, the Y ending is less common and worth remembering for Wordle
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points with Y=4, the Y tile adds solid value, limited hooks due to Y ending
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