Kava
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A mildly intoxicating ceremonial drink made from the ground roots of the kava plant, traditional to Pacific Island cultures and consumed at social and ritual gatherings.
“Guests at the ceremony were welcomed with a bowl of kava prepared by the village elder.”
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ka·va
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The V in the middle is the key consonant to locate; double A vowels bookend it.
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Worth 11 points with V scoring 4, a useful short play.
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