PAPER
/ˈpeɪpə/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of PAPER
A sheet material used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
A newspaper or anything used as such (such as a newsletter or listing magazine).
Wallpaper.
To apply paper to.
"to paper the hallway walls"
To document; to memorialize.
"After they reached an agreement, their staffs papered it up."
To fill (a theatre or other paid event) with complimentary seats.
"As the event has not sold well, we'll need to paper the house."
Made of paper.
"paper bag; paper plane"
Insubstantial (from the weakness of common paper)
"paper tiger; paper gangster"
Examples of PAPER in a Sentence
- "to paper the hallway walls"
- "After they reached an agreement, their staffs papered it up."
- "As the event has not sold well, we'll need to paper the house."
- "paper bag; paper plane"
Word Details
Is PAPER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAPER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PAPER uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PAPER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | p | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAPER
28 words from the letters in PAPER
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PAPER in Word Games
PAPER is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PAPER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PAPER to find 28 additional valid words.