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powwow

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Is powwow a Scrabble word?

Yes, powwow is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 17 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of powwow?

Definition

noun (English)

1. A Native American shaman. [from 17th c.]

2. (informal) A short, private conference. [from 19th c.]Examples: "While the powwow was going on the big woman came back again. She was consider'ble rumpled and scratched up, but there was fire in her eye."informal

3. (Canada, US) A large gathering during which Indigenous songs and dances are showcased for an audience, essentially a recital or concert. Often also doubles as a fundraiser, or can be held in conjunction with a non-indigenous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.Examples: "On the way out, Octavio handed me a flyer for the powwow that listed the prize money in each dance category."CanadaUS

verb (English)

1. (intransitive, of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.Examples: "[The] Indians saw everything that happened and powwowed all night, needing more than anything else the presence of Tecumseh. The most aggressive element was the Winnebagos, who insisted on attacking."intransitive

2. (intransitive, of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.Examples: "Maybe no one— except possibly Leah— powwowed anymore."intransitive

3. (informal, intransitive, often offensive) To hold a private conference.informalintransitiveoffensiveoften

This word may be considered offensive or sensitive in some contexts.

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "powwow"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "powwow"?

Scrabble
17 points
P3
O1
W4
W4
O1
W4
Words With Friends
18 points
P4
O1
W4
W4
O1
W4

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