Is PERM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PERM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PERM mean?
- noun
a city in the European part of Russia
- noun
a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals
- verb
give a permanent wave to
“She perms her hair”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
4
Letters
P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) = 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 PERM
Single letters that turn PERM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from PERM
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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