PERIOD
/ˈpɪəɹɪəd/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, interjection
Definition of PERIOD
A length of time.
"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."
A period of time in history seen as a single coherent entity; an epoch, era.
"Food rationing continued in the post-war period."
The punctuation mark “.” (indicating the ending of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).
To come to a period; to conclude.
To put an end to.
Designating anything from a given historical era.
"a period TV commercial"
Evoking, or appropriate for, a particular historical period, especially through the use of elaborate costumes and scenery.
That's final; that's the end of the matter (analogous to a period ending a sentence); end of story
"I know you don't want to go to the dentist but your teeth need to be checked, period!"
Examples of PERIOD in a Sentence
- "There was a period of confusion following the announcement."
- "Food rationing continued in the post-war period."
- "a period TV commercial"
- "I know you don't want to go to the dentist but your teeth need to be checked, period!"
Word Details
Is PERIOD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PERIOD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PERIOD uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PERIOD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | r | i | o | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERIOD
70 words from the letters in PERIOD
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How to Use PERIOD in Word Games
PERIOD is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, PERIOD 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 PERIOD to find 70 additional valid words.