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Is KIRPAN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KIRPAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KIRPAN mean?

  1. noun

    a ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men and women are obliged to wear at all times

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
n/a
Letters
6

K (5) + I (1) + R (1) + P (3) + A (1) + N (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for KIRPAN

Single letters that turn KIRPAN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of KIRPAN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from KIRPAN

The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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