How many points is NINJA worth in Scrabble?

NINJA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NINJA?

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

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NINJA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. NINJA means "a feudal Japanese warrior".

/ˈnɪndʒə/

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪndʒə/

An adult male human.
Example: The show is especially popular with middle-aged men.
(collective) All human males collectively: mankind.
A human, a person of either gender, usually an adult. (See usage notes.)
Example: every man for himself

Synonyms: male, omi, human, person

A person trained in ninjutsu, especially one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.
A person considered similarly skillful to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation.
A person considered to look like the historical ninja in some way, including (Mongolia) amateur private miners.

Synonyms: killer, magician, secret agent, spy, superspy, assassin, shinobi

To act or move like a ninja, particularly with regard to a combination of speed, power, and stealth.
To claim an item through abuse of game mechanics.
Example: That damn warrior ninja'd an epic-quality wand even though he can't even use it!

Synonyms: ninja

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a feudal Japanese warrior

In a sentence: "The ninja is noted."

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

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