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Is PRAYER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PRAYER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PRAYER mean?

  1. noun

    the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

    “the priest sank to his knees in prayer”

  2. noun

    reverent petition to a deity

  3. noun

    earnest or urgent request

    “an entreaty to stop the fighting”

  4. noun

    a fixed text used in praying

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + A (1) + Y (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 11 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 PRAYER

Single letters that turn PRAYER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

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Words you can make from PRAYER

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