Is PELTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PELTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PELTER mean?
- noun
a heavy rain
- noun
a thrower of missiles
“the police were too busy to chase the pelters”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
P (3) + E (1) + L (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 8 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 PELTER
Single letters that turn PELTER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of PELTER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from PELTER
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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