How many points is KAINGA worth in Scrabble?

KAINGA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KAINGA?

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

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

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11 pts

KAINGA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. KAINGA means "(in New Zealand) a Māori village or small settlement".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(in New Zealand) a Māori village or small settlement

In a sentence: "The kainga is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of KAINGA. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is KAINGA a Scrabble word?: KAINGA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does KAINGA mean?: (in New Zealand) a Māori village or small settlement
How do you use KAINGA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The kainga is noted."
How many points is KAINGA worth in Scrabble?: KAINGA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KAINGA?: KAINGA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KAINGA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes KAINGAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.