How many points is BANSHEE worth in Scrabble?

BANSHEE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BANSHEE?

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

Can you add a letter to BANSHEE?

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

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BANSHEE

12 pts

BANSHEE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BANSHEE means "(in Irish folklore) spirit whose wailing warns of a coming death".

Meaning & examples

/bænˈʃiː/

Pronunciation: /bænˈʃiː/

Audio source

noun

(Irish folklore) A female spirit, usually taking the form of a woman whose mournful wailing warns of an impending death.
A noisy or ill-tempered woman.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(in Irish folklore) spirit whose wailing warns of a coming death

In a sentence: "The banshee is noted."

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Back hooks

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BANSHEES13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

BANSHEE Scrabble FAQ

Is BANSHEE a Scrabble word?: BANSHEE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BANSHEE mean?: (in Irish folklore) spirit whose wailing warns of a coming death
How do you use BANSHEE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The banshee is noted."
How many points is BANSHEE worth in Scrabble?: BANSHEE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BANSHEE?: BANSHEE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BANSHEE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BANSHEES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.