eight-letter word · 14 points
Is PROSPECT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROSPECT is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “the possibility of future success”.
Quick answer
Is PROSPECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PROSPECT is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble
- 14 pts
- Words With Friends
- 17 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
PROSPECT meaning and definition
PROSPECT has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
PROSPECT as a noun
- The possibility of future success.
- Belief about (or mental picture of) the future.
- Someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.).
PROSPECT as a verb
- Search for something desirable.
PROSPECT Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
PROSPECT scores 14 in Scrabble and 17 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 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| P | 3 | 4 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 17 |
PROSPECT on premium squares
On a double word square PROSPECT scores 28 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 42. Putting P on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of PROSPECT
No other word uses exactly the letters in PROSPECT.
Unscramble PROSPECT: 233 words from its letters
The letters P, R, O, S, P, E, C, T make 233 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first.
- set3
- rest4
- stop6
- post6
- score7
- spot6
- top5
- step6
- cost6
- pop7
- store5
- port6
- pose6
- so2
- escort8
- rot3
- sort4
- sport7
- core6
- crest7
- crop8
- pet5
- pro5
- toe3
- pot5
- rope6
- sop5
- sore4
- pore6
- presto8
- prop8
- rose4
- cop7
- cope8
- copper12
- sec5
- stopper11
- sector8
- corps9
- sept6
- ore3
- os2
- pope8
- poster8
- prose7
- scope9
- sect6
- strop7
- cero6
- corse7
- corset8
- cos5
- cot5
- epos6
- er2
- eros4
- or2
- peso6
- pest6
- po4
- poser7
- re2
- rep5
- roe3
- strep7
- te2
- tope6
- topper10
- tor3
- corpse10
- pecs8
- pert6
- poet6
- scot6
- spore7
- cert6
- copse9
- cote6
- erst4
- es2
- est3
- ops5
- opt5
- pe4
- pep7
- pes5
- pesto7
- prep8
- props9
- pst5
- recto7
- repot7
- repp8
- res3
- ret3
- roc5
- rote4
- scoter8
- sot3
- spec8
- stoep7
- tec5
- toper7
- tops6
- tore4
- trope7
- cep7
- ceps8
- ceros7
- certs7
- coper9
- copers10
- copes9
- coppers13
- cops8
- copter10
- copters11
- cor5
- cores7
- cors6
Words like PROSPECT
One-letter changes to PROSPECT, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to PROSPECT
- prospects15
Remove one letter from PROSPECT
- prosect11
More 8-letter words starting with PR
- practice14
- pressure10
- preserve13
- progress11
- premiere12
- precious12
- pressing11
- probable14
- presence12
- proclaim14
- producer13
- promptly17
- property15
- pregnant11
- prepared13
- pretence12
- previous13
- printing11
PROSPECT word facts
PROSPECT is an 8-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 2 vowels (O and E) and 6 consonants, with P repeated. It starts with P and ends with T. By corpus frequency, PROSPECT is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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PROSPECT Scrabble word FAQ
Is PROSPECT a Scrabble word?
Yes. PROSPECT is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does PROSPECT mean?
PROSPECT is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “the possibility of future success”.
How many points is PROSPECT worth in Scrabble?
PROSPECT is worth 14 points in Scrabble: P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 28, and on a triple word square 42.
How many points is PROSPECT in Words With Friends?
PROSPECT is worth 17 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does PROSPECT have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in PROSPECT, but 233 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in PROSPECT?
You can make 233 shorter words from the letters in PROSPECT, including SET, REST, STOP and POST.
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