PAVEMENT
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is PAVEMENT a Scrabble word?
Yes. PAVEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
material used to pave an area
- the paved surface of a thoroughfare
- walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
- material used to pave an area
Synonyms
paving, sidewalk, paving material
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
PAVEMENT scores 15 points before board multipliers.
- P = 3
- A = 1
- V = 4
- E = 1
- M = 3
- E = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
Letter counts: A×1, E×2, M×1, N×1, P×1, T×1, V×1
PAVEMENT has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
PAVEMENT is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with P, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "PAVEMENT — material used to pave an area" (15 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
PAVEMENT is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is PAVEMENT a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
PAVEMENT (noun): the paved surface of a thoroughfare. Additional senses: walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway; material used to pave an area.
In standard Scrabble scoring, PAVEMENT totals 15 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. PAVEMENT relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
PAVEMENT is 8 letters long, begins with P, ends with T, and sorts to the alphagram AEEMNPTV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so PAVEMENT is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 8-letter entries, PAVEMENT ranks by raw score (15 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, PAVEMENT carries 3 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on P or T are common study angles; browse words starting with P and words ending with T to rehearse parallel sets.
PAVEMENT is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with P, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like PAVEMENT frequently cross shorter words; knowing that PAVEMENT contains A, E, M, N, P, T, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as p??????t to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside PAVEMENT include AV, EM, ME — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: P, A, V, E, M, N, T. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble pavement directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 15 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat PAVEMENT as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "PAVEMENT — material used to pave an area" (15 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is PAVEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
- PAVEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is PAVEMENT worth in Scrabble?
- PAVEMENT is worth 15 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: material used to pave an area. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does PAVEMENT mean?
- PAVEMENT (noun): the paved surface of a thoroughfare. Additional senses: walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway; material used to pave an area. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of PAVEMENT?
- PAVEMENT scores 15 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 8-letter words.
- Does PAVEMENT have anagrams?
- PAVEMENT has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in PAVEMENT?
- PAVEMENT has 8 letters, starts with P, ends with T, and uses the alphagram AEEMNPTV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find PAVEMENT?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 8-letter results or "contains" patterns that match PAVEMENT. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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