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Is PATERNOSTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PATERNOSTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PATERNOSTER mean?

  1. noun

    (Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as `our father'

  2. noun

    a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

11

Letters

P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + N (1) + O (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 13 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 PATERNOSTER

Single letters that turn PATERNOSTER 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 PATERNOSTER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PATERNOSTER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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