How many points is PARABOLA worth in Scrabble?

PARABOLA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARABOLA?

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

Can you add a letter to PARABOLA?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PARABOLAE, PARABOLAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

PARABOLA

12 pts

PARABOLA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PARABOLA means "regular curve resembling the course of an object thrown forward and up".

Meaning & examples

/pəˈɹæbələ/

noun

The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix).
The explicit drawing of a parallel between two essentially dissimilar things, especially with a moral or didactic purpose. A parable.

Synonyms: parable

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

regular curve resembling the course of an object thrown forward and up

In a sentence: "The parabola is noted."

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Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

PARABOLA Scrabble FAQ

Is PARABOLA a Scrabble word?: PARABOLA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does PARABOLA mean?: regular curve resembling the course of an object thrown forward and up
How do you use PARABOLA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The parabola is noted."
How many points is PARABOLA worth in Scrabble?: PARABOLA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARABOLA?: PARABOLA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PARABOLA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PARABOLAE, PARABOLAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.