How many points is JANISSARY worth in Scrabble?

JANISSARY is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JANISSARY?

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

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JANISSARY

19 pts

JANISSARY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. JANISSARY is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/-səɹi/

Pronunciation: /-səɹi/

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noun

An infantry soldier, often of Christian descent and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); by extension, any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller.
An elite, highly loyal supporter.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

JANISSARY is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The janissary is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of JANISSARY. It scores 19 points.

Word forms

JANISSARIES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

JANISSARY Scrabble FAQ

Is JANISSARY a Scrabble word?: JANISSARY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does JANISSARY mean?: JANISSARY is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use JANISSARY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The janissary is noted."
How many points is JANISSARY worth in Scrabble?: JANISSARY is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JANISSARY?: JANISSARY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).