six-letter word · 9 points
Is PARADE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PARADE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a ceremonial procession including people marching”.
Quick answer
Is PARADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PARADE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble
- 9 pts
- Words With Friends
- 10 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
PARADE meaning and definition
PARADE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
PARADE as a noun
- A ceremonial procession including people marching.
- An extended (often showy) succession of persons or things.
PARADE as a verb
- Walk ostentatiously.
- March in a procession.
PARADE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
PARADE scores 9 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is P, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 4 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| D | 2 | 2 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 10 |
PARADE on premium squares
On a double word square PARADE scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. Putting P on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of PARADE
No other word uses exactly the letters in PARADE.
Unscramble PARADE: 54 words from its letters
The letters P, A, R, A, D, E make 54 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first.
Words like PARADE
One-letter changes to PARADE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in PARADE
- parage9
Add one letter to PARADE
- parader10
- paraded11
- parades10
- parkade14
Remove one letter from PARADE
- parae7
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PARADE word facts
PARADE is a 6-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 3 vowels (A and E) and 3 consonants, with A repeated. It starts with P and ends with E. By corpus frequency, PARADE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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PARADE Scrabble word FAQ
Is PARADE a Scrabble word?
Yes. PARADE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does PARADE mean?
PARADE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a ceremonial procession including people marching”.
How many points is PARADE worth in Scrabble?
PARADE is worth 9 points in Scrabble: P (3) + A (1) + R (1) + A (1) + D (2) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.
How many points is PARADE in Words With Friends?
PARADE is worth 10 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does PARADE have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in PARADE, but 54 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in PARADE?
You can make 54 shorter words from the letters in PARADE, including RED, READ, DEAR and DRAPE.
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