How many points is FURPHIES worth in Scrabble?

FURPHIES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FURPHIES?

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

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FURPHIES

16 pts

FURPHIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. FURPHIES is a noun form of furphy. FURPHY means "rumour or fictitious story".

Meaning & examples

noun

A rumour, or an erroneous or improbable story.
Example: 1997, Edward Wybergh Docker, Lynette Ramsay Silver, Fabulous Furphies: 10 Great Myths from Australia's Past.

Synonyms: scuttlebutt

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FURPHIES is a noun form of furphy. FURPHY means "rumour or fictitious story".

In a sentence: "The furphies is noted."

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Base words

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FURPHY17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

FURPHIES Scrabble FAQ

Is FURPHIES a Scrabble word?: FURPHIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does FURPHIES mean?: FURPHIES is a noun form of furphy. FURPHY means "rumour or fictitious story".
How do you use FURPHIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The furphies is noted."
How many points is FURPHIES worth in Scrabble?: FURPHIES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FURPHIES?: FURPHIES is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).