How many points is KANJI worth in Scrabble?

KANJI is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KANJI?

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

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16 pts

KANJI is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. KANJI means "a system of Japanese writing".

/ˈkaːndʒi/

The system of writing Japanese using Chinese characters.
Any individual Chinese character as used in the Japanese language.
Example: I know about a thousand kanji.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a system of Japanese writing

In a sentence: "The kanji is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of KANJI. It scores 16 points.

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

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Is KANJI a Scrabble word?: KANJI is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does KANJI mean?: a system of Japanese writing
How do you use KANJI in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The kanji is noted."
How many points is KANJI worth in Scrabble?: KANJI is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KANJI?: KANJI is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).