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Is PALAVER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PALAVER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PALAVER mean?

  1. noun

    flattery intended to persuade

  2. noun

    loud and confused and empty talk

    “mere rhetoric”

  3. verb

    speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

  4. verb

    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

    “He palavered her into going along”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

7

Letters

P (3) + A (1) + L (1) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for PALAVER

Single letters that turn PALAVER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from PALAVER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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