Is PURPOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PURPOSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PURPOSE mean?
- noun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
“his intent was to provide a new translation”
- noun
what something is used for
“the function of an auger is to bore holes”
- noun
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
“his determination showed in his every movement”
- verb
propose or intend
“I aim to arrive at noon”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
7
Letters
P (3) + U (1) + R (1) + P (3) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 11 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 PURPOSE
Single letters that turn PURPOSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from PURPOSE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- preops10
- supper10
- uppers10
- pepos9
- perps9
- popes9
- preop9
- preps9
- props9
- repps9
- upper9
- poseur8
- uprose8
- pepo8
- peps8
- perp8
- pope8
- pops8
- prep8
- prop8
- pups8
- repp8
- pores7
- poser7
- pours7
- prose7
- purse7
- repos7
- ropes7
- roups7
- spore7
- sprue7
- super7
- pep7
- pop7
- pup7
- epos6
- opes6
- opus6
- peso6
- pore6
- pose6
- pour6
- pros6
- pure6
- purs6
- repo6
- reps6
- rope6
- roup6
- soup6
- spue6
- spur6
- supe6
- urps6
- euros5
- roues5
- rouse5
- ope5
- ops5
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