How many points is PURL worth in Scrabble?

PURL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PURL?

PURL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

6 pts

PURL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. PURL means "stitch made by knitting a plain stitch backwards".

/pɜːl/

Pronunciation: /pɜːl/

A particular stitch in knitting; an inversion of stitches giving the work a ribbed or waved appearance.
The edge of lace trimmed with loops.
An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.

To decorate with fringe or embroidered edge
Example: Needlework purled with gold.
An inverted stitch producing ribbing etc
Example: Knit one, purl two.

To upset, to spin, capsize, fall heavily, fall headlong.
Example: The huntsman was purled from his horse.

A circle made by the motion of a fluid; an eddy; a ripple.
A gentle murmuring sound, such as that produced by the running of a liquid among obstructions.
Example: the purl of a brook

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

stitch made by knitting a plain stitch backwards

In a sentence: "The purl is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PURL. It scores 6 points.

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

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

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Is PURL a Scrabble word?: PURL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does PURL mean?: stitch made by knitting a plain stitch backwards
How do you use PURL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The purl is noted."
How many points is PURL worth in Scrabble?: PURL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PURL?: PURL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PURL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PURLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.