How many points is BANANA worth in Scrabble?

BANANA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BANANA?

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

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

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8 pts

BANANA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. BANANA means "yellow crescent-shaped fruit".

/bəˈnɑːnə/

Pronunciation: /bəˈnɑːnə/

Pronunciation: /bəˈnænə/

An elongated curved tropical fruit that grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.
The tropical tree-like plant which bears clusters of bananas. The plant, usually of the genus Musa but sometimes also including plants from Ensete, has large, elongated leaves and is related to the plantain.
A yellow colour, like that of a banana's skin.

Synonyms: Twinkie, jook-sing

Antonyms: egg

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

yellow crescent-shaped fruit

In a sentence: "The banana is noted."

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

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Is BANANA a Scrabble word?: BANANA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does BANANA mean?: yellow crescent-shaped fruit
How do you use BANANA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The banana is noted."
How many points is BANANA worth in Scrabble?: BANANA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BANANA?: BANANA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BANANA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BANANAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.