How many points is PARVENU worth in Scrabble?

PARVENU is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARVENU?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PARVENUE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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PARVENU is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PARVENU means "one who has gained wealth without commensurate prestige".

/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/

A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, rights, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.

Synonyms: arriviste

Being a parvenu; also, like, having the characteristics of, or associated with a parvenu.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

one who has gained wealth without commensurate prestige

In a sentence: "The parvenu is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PARVENU. It scores 12 points.

Add one letter after PARVENU. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is PARVENU a Scrabble word?: PARVENU is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PARVENU mean?: one who has gained wealth without commensurate prestige
How do you use PARVENU in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The parvenu is noted."
How many points is PARVENU worth in Scrabble?: PARVENU is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARVENU?: PARVENU is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PARVENU?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PARVENUE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.