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PRETZEL

p-r-e-t-z-e-l

Noun
Intermediate Level
7 Letters

Quick Definition

PRETZEL A word used in Scrabble and other word games.

Scrabble Points

18

Points in Scrabble

Base tile values • No multipliers applied

Definition & Meaning

PRETZEL is a valid word in Scrabble and other word games. This word can earn you valuable points due to its letter composition.

Etymology & Origin

The etymology of PRETZEL varies based on its origin and usage in the English language.

Did You Know?

The Z (10 points) in PRETZEL makes it particularly valuable

High-value letters should be saved for double or triple letter score squares when possible

PRETZEL can be a game-winning play when used strategically

Usage Examples

""I played PRETZEL on a triple word score and earned a huge number of points.""

""PRETZEL is one of those words that can really boost your score in word games.""

Similar Words

Letter Analysis

Letter Distribution

P (3 pts)
1x
R (1 pts)
1x
E (1 pts)
2x
T (1 pts)
1x
Z (10 pts)
1x
L (1 pts)
1x

Total base points: 18 (Scrabble)

Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 5

Letter Patterns

Pattern:C-C-V-C-C-V-C
High-value letters:Z (10pts), P (3pts)
Z value:56% of total points!

Strategic Value

Z-word
Food theme

PRETZEL is memorable and rarely challenged. The Z placement is crucial - aim for triple letter scores or use it to hit multiple premium squares.

Word Game Strategy

Maximizing PRETZEL Points

1

Z Placement is Key

The Z alone is worth 10 points. On a triple letter score, that's 30 points from one tile!

2

Seven-Letter Bonus

Playing all 7 tiles earns a 50-point bonus, making PRETZEL worth 68 points minimum!

3

Hook Possibilities

Add S for PRETZELS (+1 point) when you need to pluralize

4

Z-E-L Combo

If you have Z-E-L, look for P-R-T to complete PRETZEL - it's a memorable pattern

Anagrams of PRETZEL

PRETZEL has no valid anagrams in standard Scrabble dictionaries. However, you can make these shorter words:

High-value words from PRETZEL letters:

ZEST (13pts)
ZERO (13pts)
PREZ (15pts)

Other words from PRETZEL letters:

LEPER (7pts)
REPEL (7pts)
PETER (7pts)
PELT (6pts)
PERT (6pts)
TREE (4pts)
REEL (4pts)
LEER (4pts)
PET (5pts)
LET (3pts)
ZEP (14pts)
ZEE (12pts)
REP (5pts)
PER (5pts)
PEE (5pts)
TEE (3pts)
ERE (3pts)
EEL (3pts)
LEE (3pts)

Pro tip: ZEST and PREZ are excellent 4-letter plays using the high-value Z!

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