PAUA
6
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpɑːwə//
noun
- (New Zealand) Any of several large, edible abalones of New Zealand, especially Haliotis iris, whose shell is used to make jewelry."“Hey, we got paua for tea, Himi!” he calls, and comes to the base of the cliff."
- (New Zealand) The shell of this mollusc.
- (New Zealand) A fish hook made from this shell.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- No
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'PAUA'?
The word PAUA is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
P3
A1
U1
A1
Total: 6 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.