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PURITAN

7-letter word • 9 Scrabble points • 12 WWF points

p3
u1
r1
i1
t1
a1
n1
7
Letters
3
Vowels
4
Consonants
9
Scrabble
12
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of PURITAN

PURITAN is a valid 7-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
3 syllables
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
7 of 7 letters

PURITAN has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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i
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n

The 7 letters in PURITAN break down into 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Every letter in PURITAN appears exactly once, meaning you need 7 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in PURITAN is P, worth 3 points. Approximately 71% of the letters in PURITAN are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With PURITAN

These words share a similar ending pattern with PURITAN, ending in -TAN. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using PURITAN in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

PURITAN is worth 9 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (P = 3 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, PURITAN earns 18 points.

Consider playing PURITAN as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, PURITAN scores 12 points. Interestingly, this word scores 3 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PURITAN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PURITAN is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, PURITAN is worth 9 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 12 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in PURITAN?

PURITAN contains 7 letters total: 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 7 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does PURITAN have?

PURITAN has approximately 3 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with PURITAN?

Words that share a similar ending sound with PURITAN include: WITAN, RATAN, SATAN, TITAN, KAFTAN. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in PURITAN?

You can unscramble the letters in PURITAN to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for PURITAN to see every possible word you can create from these 7 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 7-Letter Words

These 7-letter words share a similar beginning with PURITAN, starting with PU. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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