PAVIOUR
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is PAVIOUR a Scrabble word?
Yes. PAVIOUR is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 12 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
a machine for laying pavement
PAVIOUR (noun): a machine for laying pavement.
Synonyms
pavior, paving machine
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
PAVIOUR scores 12 points before board multipliers.
- P = 3
- A = 1
- V = 4
- I = 1
- O = 1
- U = 1
- R = 1
Letter counts: A×1, I×1, O×1, P×1, R×1, U×1, V×1
PAVIOUR has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
PAVIOUR is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with P, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "PAVIOUR — a machine for laying pavement" (12 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
PAVIOUR 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 PAVIOUR a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
PAVIOUR (noun): a machine for laying pavement.
In standard Scrabble scoring, PAVIOUR totals 12 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. PAVIOUR 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.
PAVIOUR is 7 letters long, begins with P, ends with R, and sorts to the alphagram AIOPRUV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so PAVIOUR is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 7-letter entries, PAVIOUR ranks by raw score (12 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, PAVIOUR carries 4 vowels and 3 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on P or R are common study angles; browse words starting with P and words ending with R to rehearse parallel sets.
PAVIOUR is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with P, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like PAVIOUR frequently cross shorter words; knowing that PAVIOUR contains A, I, O, P, R, U, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as p?????r to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside PAVIOUR include AV, PA, VI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: P, A, V, I, O, U, R. 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 paviour directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 12 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 PAVIOUR as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "PAVIOUR — a machine for laying pavement" (12 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 PAVIOUR a valid Scrabble word?
- PAVIOUR is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 12 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 PAVIOUR worth in Scrabble?
- PAVIOUR is worth 12 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a machine for laying pavement. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does PAVIOUR mean?
- PAVIOUR (noun): a machine for laying pavement. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of PAVIOUR?
- PAVIOUR scores 12 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does PAVIOUR have anagrams?
- PAVIOUR 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 PAVIOUR?
- PAVIOUR has 7 letters, starts with P, ends with R, and uses the alphagram AIOPRUV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find PAVIOUR?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match PAVIOUR. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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