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
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
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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