Purr
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A soft, continuous, low vibrating sound made by a contented cat.
“The tabby climbed onto the warm radiator and settled into a steady, rumbling purr.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/pɜː(r)/
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Wordle
Double R at the end, P-U-R-R, if R appears once, remember that double-R words are valid
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Scrabble
Worth 6 points, double R can be tricky to place, hooks to purrs, purred, purring
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