PRO
/pɹəʊ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, preposition, adjective
Definition of PRO
An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
"What are the pros and cons of buying a car?"
A person who supports a concept or principle.
In favor of.
"He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum."
A professional sportsman.
Professional.
"When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro."
Professional.
"He landed a pro mentorship gig."
A prostitute.
A proproctor.
Examples of PRO in a Sentence
- "What are the pros and cons of buying a car?"
- "He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum."
- "When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro."
- "He landed a pro mentorship gig."
Word Details
Is PRO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PRO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PRO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRO
3 words from the letters in PRO
2-letter words
How to Use PRO in Word Games
PRO is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PRO is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRO to find 3 additional valid words.