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PAREN

7 pts

PAREN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. PAREN means "a parenthesis".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a parenthesis

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Add one letter after PAREN. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PAREN, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

P3
A1
R1
E1
N1
= 7

PAREN Scrabble FAQ

Is PAREN a Scrabble word?
PAREN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
How many points is PAREN worth in Scrabble?
PAREN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PAREN?
PAREN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PAREN?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PARENS, PARENT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.