How many points is HAIKU worth in Scrabble?

HAIKU is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HAIKU?

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

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HAIKU is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. HAIKU means "a Japanese poem".

/ˈhaɪ.kuː/

Pronunciation: /haɪˈku/

A Japanese poem in three lines, the first and last consisting of five morae, and the second consisting of seven morae, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.
A three-line poem in any language, with five syllables in the first and last lines and seven syllables in the second, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.
Example: Haiku, a poem

Synonyms: hokku

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a Japanese poem

In a sentence: "The haiku is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HAIKU. It scores 12 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HAIKU, without blank tiles.

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Is HAIKU a Scrabble word?: HAIKU is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does HAIKU mean?: a Japanese poem
How do you use HAIKU in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The haiku is noted."
How many points is HAIKU worth in Scrabble?: HAIKU is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAIKU?: HAIKU is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).