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Is PYORRHEA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PYORRHEA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PYORRHEA mean?

  1. noun

    discharge of pus

  2. noun

    chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

P (3) + Y (4) + O (1) + R (1) + R (1) + H (4) + E (1) + A (1) = 16 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 PYORRHEA

Single letters that turn PYORRHEA 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 hooks2

Words you can make from PYORRHEA

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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