01 Word definition

purple

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is PURPLE a word?

Yes. PURPLE is a 6-letter noun. a color between red and blue Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PURPLE?

P-U-R-P-L-E

PURPLE contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a color between red and blue

2noun

  1. (in ancient Rome) position of imperial status

    he was born to the purple
Synonyms
purplenessthe purple
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends14points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PURPLE spelled?

P1U2R3P4L5E6
Starts withPURFirst 3 letters
Ends withPLELast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats P
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About PURPLE.

How do you spell PURPLE?

PURPLE is spelled P-U-R-P-L-E. It contains 6 letters.