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Is PURPOSES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PURPOSES mean?

Purposes is a form of PURPOSE.

  1. noun

    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

    “his intent was to provide a new translation”

  2. noun

    what something is used for

    “the function of an auger is to bore holes”

  3. noun

    the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

    “his determination showed in his every movement”

  4. verb

    propose or intend

    “I aim to arrive at noon”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + R (1) + P (3) + O (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 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 PURPOSES

PURPOSES 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.

Anagrams of PURPOSES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PURPOSES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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