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Is PYRRHIC a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PYRRHIC is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PYRRHIC mean?

  1. noun

    a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables

  2. noun

    an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare

  3. adjective

    of or relating to a war dance of ancient Greece

    “pyrrhic dance movements”

  4. adjective

    of or relating to or containing a metrical foot of two unstressed syllables

    “pyrrhic verses”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

7

Letters

P (3) + Y (4) + R (1) + R (1) + H (4) + I (1) + C (3) = 17 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 PYRRHIC

Single letters that turn PYRRHIC 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 PYRRHIC

The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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