PSALM is a valid Scrabble word — 9 points
Yes. PSALM is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept PSALM?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 29 / 100
Our own measure of how useful PSALM is to know. It scores 9 from 5 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 4.2% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for PSALM
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
psalmsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How PSALM scores
Face value of the 5 tiles in PSALM, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| p | 1 | 2 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| m | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 5 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 130,708.
What stands out about PSALM
- The same 5 tiles also spell 3 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does PSALM mean in Scrabble?
noun
A sacred song or poem of praise or prayer, especially one of the hymns collected in the Book of Psalms.
A psalm was originally meant to be sung or chanted, often accompanied by instruments, as part of worship in ancient Israelite and later Christian and Jewish practice. The Book of Psalms gathers over a hundred and fifty such songs, ranging from expressions of joy and thanksgiving to laments and pleas for help. Beyond scripture, people sometimes use psalm more loosely for any song or poem that expresses deep devotion or praise.
How PSALM is used
Psalm is used mainly in religious and liturgical contexts, referring to scripture, hymns, or worship music.
- The congregation read a psalm together at the start of the service.
- He set an old psalm to new music for the choir.
- The funeral included a psalm chosen by the family.
- She memorized a psalm as a child and still recites it today.
- The choir practiced a psalm of thanksgiving for Sunday's service.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of PSALM and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of PSALM
The 5 tiles of PSALM in a different order — 3 found.
Words starting with PSALM
22 longer words begin with PSALM.
Shorter words from the letters in PSALM
Common questions about PSALM
- Is PSALM valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts PSALM, where it scores 12 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is PSALM worth?
- PSALM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
- What does PSALM mean?
- A sacred song or poem of praise or prayer, especially one of the hymns collected in the Book of Psalms.
- What letters can be added to PSALM?
- PSALM takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 5 letters of PSALM:
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