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Is PURL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PURL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PURL mean?

  1. verb

    flow in a circular current, of liquids

  2. verb

    make a murmuring sound

    “the water was purling”

  3. verb

    knit with a purl stitch

  4. noun

    gold or silver wire thread

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + R (1) + L (1) = 6 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 PURL

Single letters that turn PURL 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 PURL

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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