How many points is POWHIRIS worth in Scrabble?

POWHIRIS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POWHIRIS?

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

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POWHIRIS

16 pts

POWHIRIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. POWHIRIS is a noun form of powhiri. POWHIRI means "Māori ceremony of welcome, esp to a marae".

Meaning & examples

noun

A Maori welcoming ceremony involving speeches, dancing and singing.

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noun

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Definition and meaning

POWHIRIS is a noun form of powhiri. POWHIRI means "Māori ceremony of welcome, esp to a marae".

In a sentence: "The powhiris is noted."

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POWHIRI15 pts

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Letter Values

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POWHIRIS Scrabble FAQ

Is POWHIRIS a Scrabble word?: POWHIRIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does POWHIRIS mean?: POWHIRIS is a noun form of powhiri. POWHIRI means "Māori ceremony of welcome, esp to a marae".
How do you use POWHIRIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The powhiris is noted."
How many points is POWHIRIS worth in Scrabble?: POWHIRIS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POWHIRIS?: POWHIRIS is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).