PENULTIMA
9-letter word
PENULTIMA is a valid Scrabble word
Is PENULTIMA Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — PENULTIMA has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does PENULTIMA Mean?
the next to last syllable in a word
PENULTIMA Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
PENULTIMA — Word Stats
Is PENULTIMA Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — PENULTIMA scores 13 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 18 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in PENULTIMA are P (3 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is PENULTIMA Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — PENULTIMA scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why PENULTIMA scores 18 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is PENULTIMA a Wordle Word?
❌ No — PENULTIMA cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PENULTIMA has 9 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from PENULTIMA's letters: ALENU · ALEUT · ALIEN · ALIET · ALINE · ALITE
Is PENULTIMA Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — PENULTIMA is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for PENULTIMA:
P________________AP_______A Is PENULTIMA Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — PENULTIMA is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within PENULTIMA's letters.
Words You Can Make From PENULTIMA
Shorter words hidden in PENULTIMA's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within PENULTIMA →Anagrams of PENULTIMA
No perfect anagrams exist for PENULTIMA — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PENULTIMA
Is PENULTIMA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PENULTIMA is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is PENULTIMA in Scrabble?
PENULTIMA scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is PENULTIMA valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. PENULTIMA is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does PENULTIMA mean?
PENULTIMA: the next to last syllable in a word
Can PENULTIMA be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PENULTIMA has 9 letters.
What words can you make from PENULTIMA's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from PENULTIMA's letters. Short words like AE, AI, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does PENULTIMA have any anagrams?
No. PENULTIMA has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is PENULTIMA in the dictionary?
Yes. PENULTIMA appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.