How many points is PARANG worth in Scrabble?

PARANG is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARANG?

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

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

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9 pts

PARANG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. PARANG means "knife used by the Dyaks of Borneo".

A short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia as a tool and weapon.

A style of music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, strongly influenced by Venezuelan music.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

knife used by the Dyaks of Borneo

In a sentence: "The parang is noted."

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

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

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

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