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Is PARAPHRASE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PARAPHRASE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PARAPHRASE mean?

  1. noun

    rewording for the purpose of clarification

  2. verb

    express the same message in different words

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + A (1) + R (1) + A (1) + P (3) + H (4) + R (1) + A (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

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

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 PARAPHRASE

Single letters that turn PARAPHRASE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from PARAPHRASE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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