PYRAMID is a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet at a point at the top, especially those built by ancient civilizations.
Yes. PYRAMID is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 15 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends and 16 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | P | Y | R | A | M | I | D | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
PYRAMID refers to a structure with a polygonal base and triangular faces that converge to a single point at the top. Most famously associated with ancient Egypt, pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and are among humanity's most enduring architectural achievements. Beyond architecture, the pyramid shape appears in many contexts: organizational hierarchies, food pyramids for nutrition, population pyramids in demographics, and pyramid schemes in economics. The geometric form represents stability, aspiration, and the convergence of many elements toward a single goal. Common types and uses: Ancient pyramids: Egyptian pyramids at Giza, Mayan pyramids in Mexico Geometric pyramids: Mathematical shapes with various polygonal bases Conceptual pyramids: Maslow's hierarchy of needs, corporate structures Modern pyramids: Glass pyramid at the Louvre, pyramid-shaped buildings
The word pyramid comes from Greek pyramis (plural pyramides), which was likely borrowed from Egyptian, though the exact Egyptian source is debated. Some scholars suggest it derives from Egyptian pimar or pimare, while others propose per-em-us meaning "height." The Greek term may have been influenced by pyr (fire), possibly referring to the pyramid's pointed shape resembling a flame. The word entered Latin as pyramis and came to English via Old French piramide in the 14th century. Interestingly, ancient Egyptians called pyramids mer, meaning "place of ascension," reflecting their belief that these structures helped pharaohs ascend to the afterlife.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of PYRAMID.
Hooks: no front hooks; back PYRAMIDS.
Words inside PYRAMID: 89 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: MYRIADPARDYARMYDAIRYDAMPDIARYMIRYPRAYPRIMARIMYYAIRDDIRAM. See all words from PYRAMID.