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Parvenue

Yes, parvenue is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does parvenue mean?

adjective

  1. characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
  2. of or characteristic of a parvenu

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for parvenue

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of parvenue

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PARVENUE.

Words you can make from parvenue

Unscramble PARVENUE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is parvenue a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Parvenue 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 parvenue worth in Scrabble?

Parvenue is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does parvenue mean?

Parvenue means: characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.