How many points is TIKANGA worth in Scrabble?

TIKANGA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TIKANGA?

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

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

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12 pts

TIKANGA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. TIKANGA means "Māori ways or customs".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Māori ways or customs

In a sentence: "The tikanga is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TIKANGA. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is TIKANGA a Scrabble word?: TIKANGA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does TIKANGA mean?: Māori ways or customs
How do you use TIKANGA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tikanga is noted."
How many points is TIKANGA worth in Scrabble?: TIKANGA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TIKANGA?: TIKANGA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TIKANGA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TIKANGAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.