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Is PERIWINKLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PERIWINKLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PERIWINKLE mean?

  1. noun

    chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers

  2. noun

    commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers

  3. noun

    small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked

  4. noun

    edible marine gastropod

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + W (4) + I (1) + N (1) + K (5) + L (1) + E (1) = 19 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 PERIWINKLE

Single letters that turn PERIWINKLE 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

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