Palatal
Yes, palatal is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does palatal mean?
noun
- a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast')
adjective
- relating to or lying near the palate
palatal index
- produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin')
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for palatal
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of palatal
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PALATAL.
Words you can make from palatal
Frequently asked questions
Is palatal a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Palatal is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is palatal worth in Scrabble?
Palatal is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does palatal mean?
Palatal means: a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast').