How many points is BUNCO worth in Scrabble?

BUNCO is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUNCO?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

BUNCO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. BUNCO means "swindle, esp one by confidence tricksters".

/ˈbʌŋkəʊ/

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌŋkəʊ/

A swindle or confidence trick.
A parlour game played in teams with three dice, originating in England but popular among suburban women in the United States at the beginning of the 21st century.
A brigand.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

swindle, esp one by confidence tricksters

In a sentence: "The bunco is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BUNCO. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is BUNCO a Scrabble word?: BUNCO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does BUNCO mean?: swindle, esp one by confidence tricksters
How do you use BUNCO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bunco is noted."
How many points is BUNCO worth in Scrabble?: BUNCO is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUNCO?: BUNCO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUNCO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUNCOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.