How many points is FADO worth in Scrabble?

FADO is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FADO?

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

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

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8 pts

FADO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. FADO means "type of melancholy Portuguese folk song".

A Portuguese folk song, usually featuring a single vocalist, Portuguese guitar and sometimes classical guitar. Lyrical themes are often melancholic in nature; the structure of the song is of greater importance.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

type of melancholy Portuguese folk song

In a sentence: "The fado is noted."

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

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

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

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Is FADO a Scrabble word?: FADO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does FADO mean?: type of melancholy Portuguese folk song
How do you use FADO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The fado is noted."
How many points is FADO worth in Scrabble?: FADO is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FADO?: FADO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FADO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FADOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.