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Prior

Yes, prior is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does prior mean?

noun

  1. the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot

adjective

  1. earlier in time

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for prior

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of prior

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PRIOR.

Words you can make from prior

Unscramble PRIOR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is prior a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Prior 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 prior worth in Scrabble?

Prior is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does prior mean?

Prior means: the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot.

Could prior be a Wordle answer?

Prior is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.