Velar
Yes, velar is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does velar mean?
noun
- a consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate
adjective
- of or relating to the velum
- produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate (as `k' in `cat' and `g' in `gun' and `ng' in `sing')
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
| Likely Wordle answer | No |
Anagrams of velar
Words you can make from velar
Frequently asked questions
Is velar a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Velar 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 velar worth in Scrabble?
Velar is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does velar mean?
Velar means: a consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate.
Could velar be a Wordle answer?
Velar is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.