p-e-r-m-a-n-e-n-t
PERMANENT is a strategic 9-letter word worth 13 base points in Scrabble. With two high-value letters (P=3, M=3) and the potential for a 50-point bingo bonus, it's a game-changing play for advanced players.
13
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
PERMANENT means lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change. In word games, this 9-letter powerhouse combines common letters with two valuable consonants (P and M, each worth 3 points). The word's length makes it ideal for earning the coveted 50-point bingo bonus when playing all 7 tiles from your rack, potentially scoring 63+ points in a single play. Its balanced letter distribution and multiple common letter combinations make it a versatile option for extending existing words on the board.
The word "permanent" derives from the Latin "permanens," the present participle of "permanere," meaning "to remain throughout." It combines "per-" (through, throughout) with "manere" (to remain, stay). First appearing in English in the 15th century, the word originally meant "enduring, lasting, continuing without change." This linguistic stability mirrors the word's meaning, making PERMANENT not just a high-scoring Scrabble word but also a testament to the enduring nature of language itself.
•PERMANENT contains two 3-point tiles (P and M), making it worth 13 base points - excellent value for a bingo word
•The -ENT ending in PERMANENT is one of the most common suffixes in English, making it easier to spot and remember
•PERMANENT can be built from common 7-letter combinations like REPAINT or PERTAIN by adding just 2 letters
""I held REPAINT on my rack and drew the M - suddenly I could play PERMANENT for a 63-point bingo!""
""The key to playing PERMANENT is recognizing smaller words within it like PERM, MEANT, and PARENT.""
Total base points: 13 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 3 | Consonants: 6
Build your vocabulary with these words that share letters or patterns with PERMANENT:
Practice unscrambling letters to find more high-scoring words like PERMANENT