How many points is PUKEKO worth in Scrabble?

PUKEKO is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PUKEKO?

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

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

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16 pts

PUKEKO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PUKEKO means "brightly coloured New Zealand wading bird".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

brightly coloured New Zealand wading bird

In a sentence: "The pukeko is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PUKEKO. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is PUKEKO a Scrabble word?: PUKEKO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does PUKEKO mean?: brightly coloured New Zealand wading bird
How do you use PUKEKO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pukeko is noted."
How many points is PUKEKO worth in Scrabble?: PUKEKO is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PUKEKO?: PUKEKO is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PUKEKO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PUKEKOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.