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Is PURDAH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PURDAH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PURDAH mean?

  1. noun

    a state of social isolation

  2. noun

    the traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded

  3. noun

    a screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + R (1) + D (2) + A (1) + H (4) = 12 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 PURDAH

Single letters that turn PURDAH 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 PURDAH

The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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