PRIZE
/pɹaɪz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of PRIZE
That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
To consider highly valuable; to esteem.
To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.
To move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry.
Having won a prize; award-winning.
"a prize vegetable"
First-rate; exceptional
"He was a prize fool."
Examples of PRIZE in a Sentence
- "a prize vegetable"
- "He was a prize fool."
- "I paid a high price for my folly."
Word Details
Is PRIZE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRIZE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRIZE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRIZE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | i | z | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRIZE
20 words from the letters in PRIZE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PRIZE in Word Games
PRIZE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PRIZE 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 PRIZE to find 20 additional valid words.