Principal
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
First in order of importance; main or primary. Can also be used as a noun to refer to the head of a school or the original sum of money invested or loaned.
“The principal reason for the delay was the unexpected equipment failure.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈprɪnsɪpəl/
Syllables
prin·ci·pal
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Wordle
Contains 'PRINC' opening and '-IPAL' ending; easily confused with 'principle'
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; 'C' and 'P' provide solid scoring potential
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