Is PRIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PRIES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PRIES mean?
Pries is a form of PRY.
- verb
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
“The burglar jimmied the lock”
- verb
be nosey
“Don't pry into my personal matters!”
- verb
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
“This guy is always nosing around the office”
- noun
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
P (3) + R (1) + I (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 7 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 PRIES
Single letters that turn PRIES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of PRIES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from PRIES
The 41 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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