5-Letter Words Containing PR
All 5-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence PR. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
Below is a snapshot of 136 dictionary matches (136 shown), averaging 5 letters and 8.7 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 136
- Avg length
- 5 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 8.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- prexy (17 pts)
- Longest word
- prexy (5 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 8(6%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 136 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Among these entries, 8 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Suffix patterns such as -RA, -SE, -DY, -PRA appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. Top scorer: prexy (17 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 8.7 points per word. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.3, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
Consonant-heavy results reward players who keep extra vowels on the rack. Before forcing one of these words, check whether a simpler vowel play opens a bingo lane next turn. About 6% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal substrings often appear in compound answers. Scan length sections below to match exact slot size. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Average Scrabble value here is 8.7 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- PREXY (5 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PROXY (5 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PRIZE (5 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PREUX (5 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PRICK (5 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PRIVY (5 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CYPRE (5 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PRAHM (5 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
5-letter words
- prexy17 pts
- proxy17 pts
- prize16 pts
- preux14 pts
- prick13 pts
- privy13 pts
- cypre12 pts
- prahm12 pts
- prich12 pts
- pricy12 pts
- primy12 pts
- prank11 pts
- predy11 pts
- pridy11 pts
- primp11 pts
- prink11 pts
- proke11 pts
- prudy11 pts
- lepry10 pts
- prahu10 pts
- prawn10 pts
- praya10 pts
- prays10 pts
- prepd10 pts
- prepg10 pts
- preve10 pts
- preys10 pts
- profs10 pts
- proof10 pts
- prosy10 pts
- prove10 pts
- prowl10 pts
- prows10 pts
- pryer10 pts
- pryse10 pts
- repry10 pts
- spray10 pts
- sprew10 pts
- appro9 pts
- capra9 pts
- capri9 pts
- copra9 pts
- mpret9 pts
- pipra9 pts
- praam9 pts
- prams9 pts
- prepn9 pts
- preps9 pts
- priam9 pts
- price9 pts
- prima9 pts
- prime9 pts
- primi9 pts
- primo9 pts
- prims9 pts
- prism9 pts
- probe9 pts
- prodd9 pts
- proem9 pts
- promo9 pts
- proms9 pts
- propr9 pts
- props9 pts
- uprip9 pts
- prado8 pts
- prand8 pts
- prang8 pts
- preed8 pts
- pride8 pts
- pried8 pts
- prigs8 pts
- prods8 pts
- progs8 pts
- prong8 pts
- proud8 pts
- prude8 pts
- sprad8 pts
- sprag8 pts
- sprig8 pts
- sprod8 pts
- sprug8 pts
- uprid8 pts
- apres7 pts
- april7 pts
- apron7 pts
- epris7 pts
- lepra7 pts
- lepre7 pts
- prana7 pts
- praos7 pts
- prase7 pts
- prate7 pts
- prats7 pts
- pratt7 pts
- praus7 pts
- preen7 pts
- prees7 pts
- prela7 pts
- presa7 pts
- prese7 pts
- press7 pts
- prest7 pts
- preta7 pts
- prier7 pts
- pries7 pts
- prill7 pts
- prine7 pts
- print7 pts
- prion7 pts
- prior7 pts
- prise7 pts
- priss7 pts
- prius7 pts
- proal7 pts
- proas7 pts
- prole7 pts
- prone7 pts
- prore7 pts
- prose7 pts
- proso7 pts
- pross7 pts
- prost7 pts
- prote7 pts
- proto7 pts
- prune7 pts
- prunt7 pts
- pruta7 pts
- repro7 pts
- sprat7 pts
- spree7 pts
- spret7 pts
- sprit7 pts
- sprot7 pts
- sprue7 pts
- supra7 pts
- uprun7 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from words containing the same letters?
- The unfiltered “words containing” page spans all lengths. This version keeps one length bucket so you can study exact slot patterns like 5-letter words containing QU.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 136 words matching this pattern. The average length is 5 letters and the average Scrabble score is 8.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is prexy (17 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 8 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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