Definition of PAW
The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.
A hand.
"Get your grubby paws off my things!"
(of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws.
(of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw.
(of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
Father; pa.
Examples of PAW in a Sentence
- "Get your grubby paws off my things!"
Word Details
Is PAW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PAW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PAW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAW
3 words from the letters in PAW
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PAW in Word Games
PAW is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PAW is only 3 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 PAW to find 3 additional valid words.