Purdah
/ˈpəːdɑː/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Purdah
noun
- A curtain, especially as used to conceal and divide women from men and strangers in some Hindu or Muslim traditions.
- A striped cotton cloth which is used to make curtains.
- The state or system of social gender seclusion in some Muslim or Hindu communities.
- A long veil, or other all-enveloping clothing, worn by women in some Muslim societies.
- Secrecy, isolation.
Anagrams of Purdah
Letter Values
p3
u1
r1
d2
a1
h4
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Purdah"
Purdah is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Purdah" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "purdah" is a medium-scoring word.