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Is PARESTHESIA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PARESTHESIA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PARESTHESIA mean?

  1. noun

    abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
16
Letters
11

P (3) + A (1) + R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) + I (1) + A (1) = 16 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 PARESTHESIA

Single letters that turn PARESTHESIA 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.

Words you can make from PARESTHESIA

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