How many points is HIJRA worth in Scrabble?

HIJRA is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HIJRA?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HIJRAH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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HIJRA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. HIJRA is a noun form of hegira. HEGIRA means "an exodus".

A eunuch in South Asia, especially one who dresses as a woman.
A (typically biologically male or intersex, but sometimes biologically female) member of a somewhat feminine third gender found in India and Pakistan.

The flight of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib (later Medina) in 622 ce, which forms the first year of the Islamic era (ah 1)
AH: the Islamic era, dated from the Hijra.
Example: Since the Muslim lunar year contains only 354 days, the year 2005 is approximately equivalent to Hijra 1426.
The Islamic calendar, dated from the Hijra

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

HIJRA is a noun form of hegira. HEGIRA means "an exodus".

In a sentence: "The hijra is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HIJRA. It scores 15 points.

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Is HIJRA a Scrabble word?: HIJRA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does HIJRA mean?: HIJRA is a noun form of hegira. HEGIRA means "an exodus".
How do you use HIJRA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hijra is noted."
How many points is HIJRA worth in Scrabble?: HIJRA is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HIJRA?: HIJRA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HIJRA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HIJRAH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.