How many points is PERIPHRASE worth in Scrabble?

PERIPHRASE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PERIPHRASE?

PERIPHRASE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to PERIPHRASE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PERIPHRASED, PERIPHRASES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PERIPHRASE

17 pts

PERIPHRASE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. PERIPHRASE means "to use more words than are necessary to express an idea".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to use more words than are necessary to express an idea

In a sentence: "They periphrase."

Share PERIPHRASE

Check the Scrabble meaning of PERIPHRASE. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after PERIPHRASE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

PERIPHRASE Scrabble FAQ

Is PERIPHRASE a Scrabble word?: PERIPHRASE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does PERIPHRASE mean?: to use more words than are necessary to express an idea
How do you use PERIPHRASE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They periphrase."
How many points is PERIPHRASE worth in Scrabble?: PERIPHRASE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PERIPHRASE?: PERIPHRASE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PERIPHRASE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PERIPHRASED, PERIPHRASES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.