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PURITAN

/ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

P 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
I 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of PURITAN

noun

(often disapproving) a puritanical person

adjective

(often disapproving) acting or behaving according to the Puritan morals (e.g. propagating modesty), especially with regard to pleasure, nudity and sex

Synonyms of PURITAN

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is PURITAN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PURITAN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for PURITAN

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

Letter puritan Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4211112 12

Anagrams of PURITAN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURITAN

100 words from the letters in PURITAN

7-letter words

How to Use PURITAN in Word Games

PURITAN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PURITAN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PURITAN

What does PURITAN mean?
PURITAN is a noun. (often disapproving) a puritanical person
Is PURITAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PURITAN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PURITAN worth in Scrabble?
PURITAN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PURITAN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PURITAN. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PURITAN?
Synonyms of PURITAN include: prude, puritanical. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of PURITAN?
The anagrams of PURITAN (words using the exact same letters) are: UPTRAIN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.