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PALEA

/ˈpalɪə/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

P 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
A 1/1

Definition of PALEA

noun

The interior chaff or husk of grasses.

noun

One of the chaffy scales or bractlets growing on the receptacle of many compound flowers, such as the sunflower.

noun

A pendulous process of the skin on the throat of a bird, as in the turkey; a dewlap.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is PALEA a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PALEA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: PALEA uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PALEA

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter palea Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41211 9

How to Use PALEA in Word Games

PALEA is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PALEA is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PALEA to find 26 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PALEA

What does PALEA mean?
PALEA is a noun. The interior chaff or husk of grasses.
Is PALEA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PALEA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PALEA worth in Scrabble?
PALEA is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PALEA?
You can make 26 words from the letters in PALEA. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.