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Is PARODY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PARODY is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way”.

Quick answer

Is PARODY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. PARODY is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
6
Scrabble
12 pts
Words With Friends
12 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
99th percentile

PARODY meaning and definition

PARODY has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

PARODY as a noun

  1. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
  2. Humorous or satirical mimicry.

PARODY as a verb

  1. Make a spoof of or make fun of.
  2. Make a parody of.

PARODY Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

PARODY scores 12 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is Y, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
P34
A11
R11
O11
D22
Y43
Total1212

PARODY on premium squares

On a double word square PARODY scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting Y on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of PARODY

No other word uses exactly the letters in PARODY.

Unscramble PARODY: 70 words from its letters

The letters P, A, R, O, D, Y make 70 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first.

  • drop7
  • do3
  • pay8
  • dry7
  • pad6
  • pro5
  • prod7
  • rap5
  • ray6
  • pod6
  • pry8
  • day7
  • par5
  • yard8
  • pray9
  • road5
  • rod4
  • ad3
  • pa4
  • yap8
  • ar2
  • dory8
  • od3
  • or2
  • po4
  • rad4
  • ropy9
  • ado4
  • da3
  • dopa7
  • dopy10
  • dray8
  • oar3
  • orad5
  • poa5
  • pya8
  • rya6
  • adry8
  • ao2
  • apo5
  • apod7
  • ard4
  • ary6
  • ay5
  • dap6
  • dop6
  • dor4
  • dorp7
  • doy7
  • drap7
  • oary7
  • oda4
  • op4
  • ora3
  • ord4
  • oy5
  • pard7
  • pardy11
  • payor10
  • pory9
  • prad7
  • prao6
  • proa6
  • pyro9
  • ya5
  • yad7
  • yar6
  • yo5
  • yod7
  • yorp9

Words like PARODY

One-letter changes to PARODY, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Remove one letter from PARODY

  • pardy11

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PARODY word facts

PARODY is a 6-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (A and O) and 4 consonants. It starts with P and ends with Y. By corpus frequency, PARODY is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

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PARODY Scrabble word FAQ

Is PARODY a Scrabble word?

Yes. PARODY is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does PARODY mean?

PARODY is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way”.

How many points is PARODY worth in Scrabble?

PARODY is worth 12 points in Scrabble: P (3) + A (1) + R (1) + O (1) + D (2) + Y (4). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.

How many points is PARODY in Words With Friends?

PARODY is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does PARODY have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in PARODY, but 70 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in PARODY?

You can make 70 shorter words from the letters in PARODY, including DROP, DO, PAY and DRY.

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