How many points is BUNCO worth in Scrabble?

BUNCO is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUNCO?

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

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BUNCO

9 pts

BUNCO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. BUNCO is a verb form of swindle. SWINDLE means "to take money or property from by fraudulent means".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbʌŋkəʊ/

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌŋkəʊ/

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noun

A swindle or confidence trick.
A parlour game played in teams with three dice, originating in England but popular among suburban women in the United States at the beginning of the 21st century.
A brigand.

verb

To swindle (someone).

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BUNCO is a verb form of swindle. SWINDLE means "to take money or property from by fraudulent means".

In a sentence: "They bunco."

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SWINDLE11 pts

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Letter Values

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BUNCO Scrabble FAQ

Is BUNCO a Scrabble word?: BUNCO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does BUNCO mean?: BUNCO is a verb form of swindle. SWINDLE means "to take money or property from by fraudulent means".
How do you use BUNCO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bunco."
How many points is BUNCO worth in Scrabble?: BUNCO is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUNCO?: BUNCO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).