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PERIL

/ˈpɛɹəl/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

P 3/4
E 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2
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Definition of PERIL

noun

A situation of serious and immediate danger.

noun

Something that causes, contains, or presents danger.

"The perils of the jungle (animals and insects, weather, etc)"

noun

An event which causes a loss, or the risk of a specific such event.

verb

To cause to be in danger; to imperil; to risk.

Synonyms of PERIL

Words with similar meaning

danger hazard jeopardy risk threat wathe

Examples of PERIL in a Sentence

  • "The perils of the jungle (animals and insects, weather, etc)"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is PERIL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: PERIL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PERIL

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

Letter peril Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41112 9

Anagrams of PERIL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

piler 7/9 plier 7/9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERIL

33 words from the letters in PERIL

5-letter words

piler 7/9 UK plier 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

lipe 6/8 UK pile 6/8 USUKWWF plie 6/8 USWWF peri 6/7 USUKWWF pier 6/7 USUKWWF ripe 6/7 USUKWWF lerp 6/8 UK pirl 6/8 UK leir 4/5 UK lier 4/5 USUKWWF lire 4/5 USUKWWF riel 4/5 USUKWWF rile 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

pie 5/6 USUKWWF lep 5/7 UK lip 5/7 USUKWWF pli 5/7 UK per 5/6 USUKWWF pre 5/6 UK rep 5/6 USUKWWF rip 5/6 USUKWWF lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF ire 3/3 USUKWWF rei 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

pe 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF el 2/3 USWWF li 2/3 USWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use PERIL in Word Games

PERIL 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, PERIL 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 PERIL to find 33 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PERIL

What does PERIL mean?
PERIL is a noun. A situation of serious and immediate danger.
Is PERIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PERIL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PERIL worth in Scrabble?
PERIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PERIL?
You can make 33 words from the letters in PERIL. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PERIL?
Synonyms of PERIL include: danger, hazard, jeopardy, risk, threat, wathe. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of PERIL?
The anagrams of PERIL (words using the exact same letters) are: PILER, PLIER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.