How many points is PAUA worth in Scrabble?

PAUA is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PAUA?

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

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

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6 pts

PAUA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. PAUA means "edible shellfish of New Zealand".

/ˈpɐːwɘ/

A large, edible abalone, Haliotis iris, native to New Zealand, whose shell is used to make jewelry.
The shell of this mollusc.
A fish hook made from this shell.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

edible shellfish of New Zealand

In a sentence: "The paua is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PAUA. It scores 6 points.

Add one letter after PAUA. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is PAUA a Scrabble word?: PAUA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does PAUA mean?: edible shellfish of New Zealand
How do you use PAUA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The paua is noted."
How many points is PAUA worth in Scrabble?: PAUA is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PAUA?: PAUA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PAUA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PAUAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.