PURPORT
/ˈpɜːpɔːt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PURPORT
Import, intention or purpose
Disguise; covering
To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
"He purports himself to be an international man of affairs."
(construed with to) To intend.
"He purported to become an international man of affairs."
Examples of PURPORT in a Sentence
- "He purports himself to be an international man of affairs."
- "He purported to become an international man of affairs."
Word Details
Is PURPORT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PURPORT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PURPORT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for PURPORT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | r | p | o | r | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURPORT
39 words from the letters in PURPORT
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use PURPORT in Word Games
PURPORT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PURPORT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PURPORT to find 39 additional valid words.