How many points is PALAVER worth in Scrabble?

PALAVER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PALAVER?

PALAVER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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PALAVER

12 pts

PALAVER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PALAVER is a verb form of chatter. CHATTER means "to talk rapidly and trivially".

Meaning & examples

/pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/

Pronunciation

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noun

A village council meeting.
Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.
Talk intended to deceive.

Synonyms: ado, bother, hot air, janglery

verb

To discuss with much talk.
To flatter.

Synonyms: jabber, rabbit, yak

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PALAVER is a verb form of chatter. CHATTER means "to talk rapidly and trivially".

In a sentence: "They palaver."

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Base words

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CHATTER12 pts

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PALAVER, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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PALAVER Scrabble FAQ

Is PALAVER a Scrabble word?: PALAVER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PALAVER mean?: PALAVER is a verb form of chatter. CHATTER means "to talk rapidly and trivially".
How do you use PALAVER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They palaver."
How many points is PALAVER worth in Scrabble?: PALAVER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PALAVER?: PALAVER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).