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Is PYRITE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PYRITE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PYRITE mean?

  1. noun

    a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
11
Letters
6

P (3) + Y (4) + R (1) + I (1) + T (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 PYRITE

Single letters that turn PYRITE 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

Anagrams of PYRITE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PYRITE

The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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