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Is PAVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PAVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PAVE mean?

  1. noun

    a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows

  2. verb

    cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic

    “pave the roads in the village”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

4

Letters

P (3) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 9 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 PAVE

Single letters that turn PAVE 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 hooks3

Anagrams of PAVE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PAVE

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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