How many points is FAKIR worth in Scrabble?

FAKIR is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FAKIR?

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

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

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12 pts

FAKIR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. FAKIR means "Muslim who spurns worldly possessions".

/fɑˈkiɹ/

A faqir, owning no personal property and usually living solely off alms.
(Hindu) An ascetic mendicant, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic.
Someone who takes advantage of the gullible through fakery, especially of a spiritual or religious nature.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Muslim who spurns worldly possessions

In a sentence: "The fakir is noted."

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

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

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

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Is FAKIR a Scrabble word?: FAKIR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does FAKIR mean?: Muslim who spurns worldly possessions
How do you use FAKIR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The fakir is noted."
How many points is FAKIR worth in Scrabble?: FAKIR is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FAKIR?: FAKIR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FAKIR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAKIRS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.