PRANA

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Quick definition

PRANA is the Sanskrit word for "life force" or "vital energy" in Hindu philosophy, yoga, and Ayurveda. In word games, it's a valuable 5-letter word worth {gameData.scrabble.points} points in Scrabble, perfect for strategic plays when you need to clear common tiles.

Is PRANA a valid Scrabble word?

No. PRANA is not in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools (proper nouns, abbreviations and most slang are excluded), so it cannot be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends or Wordfeud. If it were allowed, its tiles would add up to 7 points in Scrabble.

LetterPRANATotal
Scrabble311117
Words With Friends411219
Wordfeud411118

Definition and meaning

PRANA (pronounced "prah-nah") is a Sanskrit term that refers to the universal life force or vital energy that flows through all living beings. In Hindu and yogic philosophy, prana is considered the subtle energy that sustains life and consciousness.

PRANA in a sentence

  • "I played PRANA on a triple word score and earned a huge number of points."
  • "PRANA is one of those words that can really boost your score in word games."

Origin

PRANA comes from Sanskrit प्राण (prāṇa), derived from the root "pra" (before/forward) + "an" (to breathe/live). The word has been used in Indian philosophy for over 3,000 years.

Anagrams, hooks and words inside PRANA

Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of PRANA.

Words inside PRANA: 13 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: NAPAPARANAPPANPARRAPPAANARANAAANAR. See all words from PRANA.

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