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PELORUS

7 letters · 3 syllables

P 3/4
E 1/1
L 1/2
O 1/1
R 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of PELORUS

PELORUS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is PELORUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PELORUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PELORUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for PELORUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter pelorus Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4121121 12

Anagrams of PELORUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PELORUS

100 words from the letters in PELORUS

How to Use PELORUS in Word Games

PELORUS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PELORUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PELORUS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PELORUS

What does PELORUS mean?
PELORUS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PELORUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PELORUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PELORUS worth in Scrabble?
PELORUS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PELORUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PELORUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PELORUS?
The anagrams of PELORUS (words using the exact same letters) are: LEPROUS, SPORULE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.