PEARL
/pɜːl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of PEARL
A shelly concretion, usually rounded, and having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found in the mantle, or between the mantle and shell, of certain bivalve mollusks, especially in the pearl oysters and river mussels, and sometimes in certain univalves. It is usually due to a secretion of shelly substance around some irritating foreign particle. Its substance is the same as nacre, or mother-of-pearl. Round lustrous pearls are used in jewellery.
Something precious.
A capsule of gelatin or similar substance containing liquid for e.g. medicinal application.
(sometimes figurative) To set or adorn with pearls, or with mother-of-pearl.
To cause to resemble pearls in shape; to make into small round grains.
"to pearl barley"
To cause to resemble pearls in lustre or iridescence.
Examples of PEARL in a Sentence
- "to pearl barley"
Word Details
Is PEARL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PEARL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PEARL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PEARL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | a | r | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Anagrams of PEARL
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PEARL
49 words from the letters in PEARL
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How to Use PEARL in Word Games
PEARL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PEARL 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 PEARL to find 49 additional valid words.