Pavane
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A slow and stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, or the music composed to accompany it.
“The consort played a dignified pavane before moving to the more lively galliard.”
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pa·vane
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Ends in ANE with an uncommon PAVA start and two A vowels, a distinctive letter pattern to remember
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Worth 11 points with the V scoring 4 points, a moderately valuable word for its length
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