How many points is MBIRA worth in Scrabble?

MBIRA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MBIRA?

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

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MBIRA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. MBIRA means "an African musical instrument".

A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.

Synonyms: finger piano, thumb piano, sanza

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an African musical instrument

In a sentence: "The mbira is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MBIRA. It scores 9 points.

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Is MBIRA a Scrabble word?: MBIRA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does MBIRA mean?: an African musical instrument
How do you use MBIRA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mbira is noted."
How many points is MBIRA worth in Scrabble?: MBIRA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MBIRA?: MBIRA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).