principle

1. In principle With regard to the basics: an idea that is acceptable in principle.

2. On principle According to or because of principle.

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1. A basic or essential quality or element determining intrinsic nature or characteristic behavior: the principle of self-preservation.

2. A basic source. See Usage Note at principal.

3. A basic truth, law, or assumption: the principles of democracy.

4. A fixed or predetermined policy or mode of action.

5. A rule or law concerning the functioning of natural phenomena or mechanical processes: the principle of jet propulsion.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
principle	15	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
el	2
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ne	2
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pi	4
re	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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pie	5
pin	5
pip	7
rec	5
rei	3
rep	5
rin	3
rip	5

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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ripen	7
incel	7

6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
inclip	10
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nipper	10
nipple	10
pencil	10
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pinier	8
pipier	10
precip	12
prince	10
ripple	10

7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
clipper	13
cripple	13
lippier	11
nippier	11
penicil	11

8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
principe	14

9 Letters	Scrabble® Points
principle	15