Words That End in PA
PA endings are an eclectic bunch. GRANDPA and GRAMPA are the familiar faces, but the real interest lies in the borrowed words: SHERPA (Himalayan guide), CHALUPA (a Mexican boat-shaped snack), CATALPA (a broad-leafed tree), and CULPA (as in "mea culpa"). CUPPA, British slang for a cup of tea, is another crowd-pleaser. These words cross continents and cultures, united only by their final two letters.
In Scrabble, PA words tend to be short and practical. PA itself is a valid 2-letter word worth 4 points -- handy for parallel plays. SPA at 3 letters (5 points) is one of the most-played words in the game. AREPA (a South American corn cake) is newer to many dictionaries and surprises opponents who challenge it. For crosswords, SHERPA is a regular, clued as "Everest guide" or "Himalayan porter." CATALPA shows up in nature-themed puzzles, usually clued as "Shade tree" or "Tree with heart-shaped leaves." If you're working a puzzle with a PA ending, the solver above will fill in your blanks. Explore words starting with S for SPA and SHERPA, or see words starting with Q for crossword-adjacent vocabulary. Words starting with R covers RAMP-to-RAMPA territory.
FAQ
Is CUPPA a real Scrabble word?
Yes, CUPPA is valid in Scrabble and scores 11 points. It's British informal for "a cup of tea" and entered the official dictionaries years ago. The double P makes it a useful play when you're stuck with two P tiles. For more informal words accepted in Scrabble, check words starting with F for FAB, FUN, and similar casual entries.
What does CATALPA mean in crossword clues?
A catalpa is a North American tree with large heart-shaped leaves, white flowers, and long seed pods. Crossword clues include "Shade tree," "Bean tree," or "Indian bean tree." At 7 letters, it's a useful crossword fill word. For more tree-related crossword answers, explore words starting with B for BAOBAB, BIRCH, and BEECH.