How many points is MBIRA worth in Scrabble?

MBIRA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MBIRA?

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

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

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9 pts

MBIRA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. MBIRA means "African musical instrument".

A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.

Synonyms: finger piano, thumb piano, sanza

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

African musical instrument

In a sentence: "The mbira is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MBIRA. It scores 9 points.

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

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Is MBIRA a Scrabble word?: MBIRA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does MBIRA mean?: African musical instrument
How do you use MBIRA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mbira is noted."
How many points is MBIRA worth in Scrabble?: MBIRA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MBIRA?: MBIRA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MBIRA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MBIRAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.