How many points is BUCKS worth in Scrabble?

BUCKS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUCKS?

BUCKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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BUCKS

13 pts

BUCKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. BUCKS is a verb form of buck. BUCK means "to leap forward and upward suddenly".

Meaning & examples

/bʌks/

noun

A male deer, antelope, sheep, goat, rabbit, hare, and sometimes the male of other animals such as the hamster, ferret and shad.
An uncastrated sheep, a ram.
A young buck; an adventurous, impetuous, dashing, or high-spirited young man.

Synonyms: button, stag, hob, hob-ferret, billy, billygoat, buck-goat, buckling

verb

To copulate, as bucks and does.

verb

To bend; buckle.
(of a horse or similar saddle or pack animal) To leap upward arching its back, coming down with head low and forelegs stiff, forcefully kicking its hind legs upward, often in an attempt to dislodge or throw a rider or pack.
(of a horse or similar saddle or pack animal) To throw (a rider or pack) by bucking.

noun

The beech tree.

verb

To soak, steep or boil in lye or suds, as part of the bleaching process.
To wash (clothes) in lye or suds, or, in later usage, by beating them on stones in running water.
To break up or pulverize, as ores.

noun

A type of African American traditional clogging.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4)

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BUCKS is a verb form of buck. BUCK means "to leap forward and upward suddenly".

In a sentence: "They bucks."

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Letter Values

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BUCKS Scrabble FAQ

Is BUCKS a Scrabble word?: BUCKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does BUCKS mean?: BUCKS is a verb form of buck. BUCK means "to leap forward and upward suddenly".
How do you use BUCKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bucks."
How many points is BUCKS worth in Scrabble?: BUCKS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUCKS?: BUCKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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