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Is PRECIOUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PRECIOUS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PRECIOUS mean?

  1. adjective

    characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

    “a cherished friend”

  2. adjective

    of high worth or cost

    “diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones”

  3. adjective

    held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature

    “a valued friend”

  4. adjective

    obviously contrived to charm

    “an insufferably precious performance”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + I (1) + O (1) + U (1) + S (1) = 12 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 PRECIOUS

PRECIOUS 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 PRECIOUS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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