Definitions for payola

payola pay·o·la

Spelling: [pey-oh-luh]
IPA: /peɪˈoʊ lə/

Payola is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 61 anagrams from letters in payola (aalopy).

Definitions for payola

noun

  1. a secret or private payment in return for the promotion of a product, service, etc., through the abuse of one's position, influence, or facilities.

Origin of payola

An Americanism dating back to 1935-40; pay1 + -ola

Word Value for payola
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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