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PERILOUS

/pɛɹ.l̩.əs/

8 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

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Definition of PERILOUS

adjective

Dangerous, full of peril.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is PERILOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: PERILOUS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PERILOUS

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

Letter perilous Total
Scrabble 31111111 10
WWF 41112121 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERILOUS

100 words from the letters in PERILOUS

How to Use PERILOUS in Word Games

PERILOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PERILOUS

What does PERILOUS mean?
PERILOUS is a adjective. Dangerous, full of peril.
Is PERILOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PERILOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PERILOUS worth in Scrabble?
PERILOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PERILOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PERILOUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.