Peripheral
Yes, peripheral is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
What does peripheral mean?
noun
- (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer
disk drives and printers are important peripherals
adjective
- on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area
Russia's peripheral provinces
- related to the key issue but not of central importance
a peripheral interest
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 10 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 17 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of peripheral
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PERIPHERAL.
Words you can make from peripheral
Frequently asked questions
Is peripheral a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Peripheral is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is peripheral worth in Scrabble?
Peripheral is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does peripheral mean?
Peripheral means: (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer.