p-r-a-n-a
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 7 points in Scrabble, perfect for strategic plays when you need to clear common tiles.
7
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
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 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.
The yogic practice of controlling prana through breathing exercises.
According to yoga philosophy, prana manifests in five forms:
•PRANA is one of many Sanskrit words accepted in English Scrabble dictionaries, including YOGA, KARMA, and MANTRA
•The word PRANA is particularly valuable because it uses common letters (P, R, A, N) that are often difficult to play together
•In many yoga studios worldwide, "prana" is used daily - making it both culturally significant and game-valuable
""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.""
In context: "The instructor reminded us to focus on our prana as we moved through the sun salutations."
Word game tip: "PRANA cleared my rack of that troublesome P and gave me 7 points!"
Similar length and difficulty words
Total base points: 7 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 3
PRANA helps clear difficult P tiles while managing duplicate A's. Perfect for mid-game rack balance.
P Placement Priority
Place the P (3pts) on double/triple letter scores when possible. This modest boost helps PRANA compete with higher-scoring plays.
Rack Balance Champion
PRANA uses 2 A's, 1 P, and common consonants - perfect for clearing problematic duplicates and high-point consonants.
Sanskrit Word Synergy
Familiarize yourself with other Sanskrit words: YOGA, KARMA, MANTRA, ASHRAM. They often share letters!
PRANA has no valid full anagrams in standard Scrabble dictionaries. However, you can make these shorter words from its letters:
Practice unscrambling letters to find more high-scoring words like PRANA