How many points is TANIWHA worth in Scrabble?

TANIWHA is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TANIWHA?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

13 pts

TANIWHA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. TANIWHA means "mythical Māori monster that lives in water".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

mythical Māori monster that lives in water

In a sentence: "The taniwha is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TANIWHA. It scores 13 points.

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

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

= 13

Is TANIWHA a Scrabble word?: TANIWHA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does TANIWHA mean?: mythical Māori monster that lives in water
How do you use TANIWHA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The taniwha is noted."
How many points is TANIWHA worth in Scrabble?: TANIWHA is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TANIWHA?: TANIWHA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TANIWHA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TANIWHAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.