How many points is BUCHU worth in Scrabble?

BUCHU is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUCHU?

BUCHU is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BUCHU?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BUCHU

12 pts

BUCHU is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BUCHU means "S African shrub whose leaves are used as an antiseptic and diuretic".

Meaning & examples

noun

A South African shrub in the genus Agathosma.
Medicinal leaves from the shrub that are often used in brandy; this is an old Dutch medicine.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

S African shrub whose leaves are used as an antiseptic and diuretic

In a sentence: "The buchu is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

BUCHUS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

BUCHU Scrabble FAQ

Is BUCHU a Scrabble word?: BUCHU is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BUCHU mean?: S African shrub whose leaves are used as an antiseptic and diuretic
How do you use BUCHU in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The buchu is noted."
How many points is BUCHU worth in Scrabble?: BUCHU is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUCHU?: BUCHU is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUCHU?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUCHUS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.