PAUA
/ˈpɐːwɘ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of PAUA
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.
Word Details
Is PAUA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAUA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PAUA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PAUA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | u | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAUA
3 words from the letters in PAUA
2-letter words
How to Use PAUA in Word Games
PAUA is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PAUA is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PAUA to find 3 additional valid words.