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POWHIRI

15 pts

POWHIRI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. POWHIRI means "Māori ceremony of welcome, esp to a marae".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

Māori ceremony of welcome, esp to a marae

In a sentence: "The powhiri is noted."

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Letter Values

P3
O1
W4
H4
I1
R1
I1
= 15

POWHIRI Scrabble FAQ

Is POWHIRI a Scrabble word?
POWHIRI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does POWHIRI mean?
Māori ceremony of welcome, esp to a marae
How do you use POWHIRI in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The powhiri is noted."
How many points is POWHIRI worth in Scrabble?
POWHIRI is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POWHIRI?
POWHIRI is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POWHIRI?
In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POWHIRIS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.