How many points is BUCCANEER worth in Scrabble?

BUCCANEER is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUCCANEER?

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

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

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15 pts

BUCCANEER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. BUCCANEER means "pirate".

/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/

Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.
A pirate.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

pirate

In a sentence: "The buccaneer is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BUCCANEER. It scores 15 points.

Add one letter after BUCCANEER. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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Is BUCCANEER a Scrabble word?: BUCCANEER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does BUCCANEER mean?: pirate
How do you use BUCCANEER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The buccaneer is noted."
How many points is BUCCANEER worth in Scrabble?: BUCCANEER is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUCCANEER?: BUCCANEER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUCCANEER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUCCANEERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.