Is PROMPTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PROMPTLY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PROMPTLY mean?
- adverb
with little or no delay
“the rescue squad arrived promptly”
- adverb
in a punctual manner
“he did his homework promptly”
- adverb
at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
“he promptly forgot the address”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
8
Letters
P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + M (3) + P (3) + T (1) + L (1) + Y (4) = 17 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 PROMPTLY
PROMPTLY 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 PROMPTLY
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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