How many points is GUIRO worth in Scrabble?

GUIRO is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GUIRO?

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

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GUIRO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. GUIRO means "a percussion instrument".

/ˈɡwaɪɹəʊ/

A musical instrument, a shaker, made of a hollow gourd with parallel notches cut in one side, and played by rubbing a stick or scraper ("pua") along the notches to produce a ratchet-like sound.
A genre of traditional Cuban music, used in santería rituals.

Synonyms: candungo, carracho, guayo, guicharo, güiro, guacharacha, güira, ralabazo

A musical instrument consisting of a gourd surrounded by a net of beads.
Example: The sekere may be twisted, shaken or slapped to produce a subtle variety of effects.

Synonyms: abwe, güiro

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a percussion instrument

In a sentence: "The guiro is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GUIRO. It scores 6 points.

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Is GUIRO a Scrabble word?: GUIRO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does GUIRO mean?: a percussion instrument
How do you use GUIRO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The guiro is noted."
How many points is GUIRO worth in Scrabble?: GUIRO is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GUIRO?: GUIRO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).