PROVERB is a valid Scrabble word — 14 points
Yes. PROVERB is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept PROVERB?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 54 / 100
Our own measure of how useful PROVERB is to know. It scores 14 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.4% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for PROVERB
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
proverbsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How PROVERB scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in PROVERB, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| p | 1 | 2 |
| r | 2 | 6 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| v | 1 | 2 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| b | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 1,390 thousand.
What does PROVERB mean in Scrabble?
noun
A short, well-known saying that states a general truth or gives advice.
Sayings such as a stitch in time saves nine are classic examples of a proverb, handed down by word of mouth for generations. Each culture has its own collection, and translators often struggle to carry the rhythm and image across.
How PROVERB is used
A proverb is usually quoted to support a point or to offer a piece of folk wisdom.
- There is an old proverb that says haste makes waste.
- Her grandfather answered every worry with a proverb.
- The essay opens with a proverb about patience.
- Each proverb in the book is followed by a short comment.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of PROVERB and 4 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with PROVERB
17 longer words begin with PROVERB.
Shorter words from the letters in PROVERB
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Common questions about PROVERB
- Is PROVERB valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts PROVERB, where it scores 17 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is PROVERB worth?
- PROVERB is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
- What does PROVERB mean?
- A short, well-known saying that states a general truth or gives advice.
- What letters can be added to PROVERB?
- PROVERB takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of PROVERB:
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