How many points is GIAOURS worth in Scrabble?

GIAOURS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GIAOURS?

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

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GIAOURS

8 pts

GIAOURS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. GIAOURS means "giaour (not_family, archaic). GIAOUR means "archaic derogatory term for a non-Muslim, esp a Christian, used esp by the Turks (not_family, archaic)".".

Meaning & examples

noun

A non-Muslim, especially a Christian, an infidel; especially as used by Turkish people with particular reference to Christians such as Greeks, Armenians, Bulgarians, Serbs and Assyrians.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

giaour (not_family, archaic). GIAOUR means "archaic derogatory term for a non-Muslim, esp a Christian, used esp by the Turks (not_family, archaic)".

In a sentence: "The giaours is noted."

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Base words

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GIAOUR7 pts

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Letter Values

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GIAOURS Scrabble FAQ

Is GIAOURS a Scrabble word?: GIAOURS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does GIAOURS mean?: giaour (not_family, archaic). GIAOUR means "archaic derogatory term for a non-Muslim, esp a Christian, used esp by the Turks (not_family, archaic)".
How do you use GIAOURS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The giaours is noted."
How many points is GIAOURS worth in Scrabble?: GIAOURS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GIAOURS?: GIAOURS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).