Is PRAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PRAY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PRAY mean?
- verb
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
“pray to the Lord”
- verb
call upon in supplication; entreat
“I beg you to stop!”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
P (3) + R (1) + A (1) + Y (4) = 9 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 PRAY
Single letters that turn PRAY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from PRAY
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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