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Is PRINCIPAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PRINCIPAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PRINCIPAL mean?

  1. adjective

    most important element

    “the chief aim of living”

  2. noun

    the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

  3. noun

    the educator who has executive authority for a school

    “she sent unruly pupils to see the principal”

  4. noun

    an actor who plays a principal role

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

9

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + I (1) + P (3) + A (1) + L (1) = 15 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 PRINCIPAL

Single letters that turn PRINCIPAL 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

Words you can make from PRINCIPAL

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