1noun
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
“drinking alcohol is a health hazard”
01 Word definition
peril
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is PERIL a word?
Yes. PERIL is a 5-letter noun. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-E-R-I-LHow do you spell PERIL?
PERIL contains 5 letters, begins with P, and ends with L.
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2noun
a state of danger involving risk
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗hazardjeopardyriskendangermentriskiness
02 Letter breakdown
How is PERIL spelled?
P1E2R3I4L5
03 Word-game status
Can you play PERIL?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About PERIL.
How do you spell PERIL?
PERIL is spelled P-E-R-I-L. It contains 5 letters.