Proverb

/ˈpɹɒvɜːb/

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts7 letters

Definition of Proverb

noun

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.
A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
A drama exemplifying a proverb.

verb

To write or utter proverbs.
To name in, or as, a proverb.
To provide with a proverb.

Anagrams of Proverb

No exact anagrams found for "proverb". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "proverb" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

PR...Words starting with "pr"...RBWords ending with "rb"All 7-letter words Unscramble "proverb"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

adage apothegm byword maxim paroemia saw saying sententia

Letter Values

p3

r1

o1

v4

e1

r1

b3

Total: 14 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "proverb"All 7-Letter Words Words Starting With "P"

Rhymes With Proverb

absorb acerb adsorb adverb aldicarb arb barb bicarb blurb burb carb chemisorb

Related 7-Letter Words

pablums pabular pabulum pachisi pachuco paciest pacific package packers packets packing packman packmen packwax paction

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Proverb"

Proverb is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Proverb" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "proverb" is a medium-scoring word.