Is PRIMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PRIMS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PRIMS mean?
Prims is a form of PRIM.
- verb
assume a prim appearance
“They mince and prim”
- verb
contract one's lips
“She primmed her lips after every bite of food”
- verb
dress primly
- adjective
affectedly dainty or refined
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 5
P (3) + R (1) + I (1) + M (3) + S (1) = 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 PRIMS
PRIMS 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.
Anagrams of PRIMS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from PRIMS
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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