How many points is BABU worth in Scrabble?

BABU is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BABU?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BABUL, BABUS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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BABU is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. BABU means "title or form of address used in India".

/ˈbɑːbuː/

(Indian English) A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man
(Indian English) (Originally) a Hindu gentleman employed to work as a clerk for the colonial administration; now, a clerk or low-ranking government official.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

title or form of address used in India

In a sentence: "The babu is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BABU. It scores 8 points.

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Is BABU a Scrabble word?: BABU is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does BABU mean?: title or form of address used in India
How do you use BABU in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The babu is noted."
How many points is BABU worth in Scrabble?: BABU is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BABU?: BABU is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BABU?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BABUL, BABUS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.