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Is PERPLEX a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PERPLEX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PERPLEX mean?

  1. verb

    be a mystery or bewildering to

    “This beats me!”

  2. verb

    make more complicated

    “There was a new development that complicated the matter”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
21
Letters
7

P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + P (3) + L (1) + E (1) + X (8) = 18 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 PERPLEX

PERPLEX has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from PERPLEX

The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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