How many points is PAYOLA worth in Scrabble?

PAYOLA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PAYOLA?

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

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PAYOLA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. PAYOLA means "a secret payment for favors".

/peɪˈəʊlə/

A bribe given in exchange for a favor, such as one given in exchange for the promotion of goods or services (originally one given to a disk jockey to play a record).

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a secret payment for favors

In a sentence: "The payola is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PAYOLA. It scores 11 points.

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

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Is PAYOLA a Scrabble word?: PAYOLA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does PAYOLA mean?: a secret payment for favors
How do you use PAYOLA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The payola is noted."
How many points is PAYOLA worth in Scrabble?: PAYOLA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PAYOLA?: PAYOLA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).