proof
Proof can refer to a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it, any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something, or a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume). As a verb, proof can mean to make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset, knead to reach proper lightness, or activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk.
Length
5
Scrabble
10
WWF
11
Starts
PR
Ends
OOF
Difficulty
Medium
Dictionary
What Does “PROOF” Mean?
/pɹuːf/
proof has 12 documented senses across adjective, noun, verb.
Adjective
1 sense(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
“temptation-proof”
“childproof locks”
Noun
6 sensesany factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
“if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it”
a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
(printing) an impression made to check for errors
a trial photographic print from a negative
the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
Synonyms
Verb
5 sensesmake or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
knead to reach proper lightness
“proof dough”
activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
“proof yeast”
make resistant (to harm)
“proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer”
Synonyms for PROOF
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Word Intelligence
Explore the word proof with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.
Definition
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
Length
5 letters
Starts With
P
Ends With
F
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Letters
P, R, O, O, F
Use Case
Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.
Letter Breakdown
Word Facts
Key letter, score, and pattern facts for proof.
Word Strategy
Strategy notes for using proof in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.
Scrabble Strategy
★★★★☆PROOF has a Scrabble score of 10. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.
Wordle Strategy
★★★★☆PROOF is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.
Crossword Strategy
★★★★☆PROOF can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.
Anagram Strategy
★★★☆☆PROOF contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.
Letter Intelligence
A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside proof.
Unique Letters
4
Repeated Letters
1
Highest Value Letter
F
Letter Pattern
ABCCD
CV Pattern
CCVVC
Vowel Share
40%
Consonant Share
60%
Bigrams
PR, RO, OO, OF
Trigrams
PRO, ROO, OOF
Crossword Intelligence
Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for proof.
Related Words
pa
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
paal
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
paals
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
paan
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
paans
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
pablum
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
pablums
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
pabouche
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
pabouches
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
Word Usage Insights
Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.
Word Intelligence Links
Explore word lists connected to PROOF by length, score, vowels, consonants, starting letters, ending letters, and word game tools.
Word Family
Explore words that share a similar beginning or root pattern with proof.
Related Word Tools
Explore related word lists, patterns, and tools connected to this page.