How many points is KAHAWAI worth in Scrabble?

KAHAWAI is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KAHAWAI?

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

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

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17 pts

KAHAWAI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. KAHAWAI means "food and game fish of New Zealand".

Arripis trutta, a marine fish found around the southeastern coast of Australia and New Zealand, having a dark bluish-green body with indistinct rows of spots forming narrow irregular bands on the upper sides.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

food and game fish of New Zealand

In a sentence: "The kahawai is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of KAHAWAI. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is KAHAWAI a Scrabble word?: KAHAWAI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does KAHAWAI mean?: food and game fish of New Zealand
How do you use KAHAWAI in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The kahawai is noted."
How many points is KAHAWAI worth in Scrabble?: KAHAWAI is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KAHAWAI?: KAHAWAI is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KAHAWAI?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes KAHAWAIS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.