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PIRANHA

/pɪˈɹɑːnjə/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

P 3/4
I 1/1
R 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2
H 4/3
A 1/1

Definition of PIRANHA

noun

Any of the carnivorous freshwater fish living in South American rivers and belonging to the subfamily Serrasalminae.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is PIRANHA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PIRANHA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for PIRANHA

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

Letter piranha Total
Scrabble 3111141 12
WWF 4111231 13

How to Use PIRANHA in Word Games

PIRANHA is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PIRANHA uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PIRANHA to find 70 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PIRANHA

What does PIRANHA mean?
PIRANHA is a noun. Any of the carnivorous freshwater fish living in South American rivers and belonging to the subfamily Serrasalminae.
Is PIRANHA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PIRANHA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PIRANHA worth in Scrabble?
PIRANHA is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PIRANHA?
You can make 70 words from the letters in PIRANHA. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.