PARVENU
/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of PARVENU
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.
Being a parvenu; also, like, having the characteristics of, or associated with a parvenu.
Word Details
Is PARVENU a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PARVENU is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PARVENU earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for PARVENU
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | r | v | e | n | u | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARVENU
98 words from the letters in PARVENU
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How to Use PARVENU in Word Games
PARVENU is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PARVENU uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PARVENU to find 98 additional valid words.