How many points is WENDIGO worth in Scrabble?

WENDIGO is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WENDIGO?

WENDIGO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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WENDIGO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. WENDIGO means "mythological cannibal".

/ˈwɛndɪɡəʊ/

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛndɪɡəʊ/

Synonyms: wendigo

A malevolent and violent cannibal spirit found in Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, and Cree mythology, which is said to inhabit the body of a living person and possess him or her to commit murder.

Synonyms: wetiko, wihtikow, witigo, witiko

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

mythological cannibal

In a sentence: "The wendigo is noted."

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

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

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

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Is WENDIGO a Scrabble word?: WENDIGO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does WENDIGO mean?: mythological cannibal
How do you use WENDIGO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The wendigo is noted."
How many points is WENDIGO worth in Scrabble?: WENDIGO is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WENDIGO?: WENDIGO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WENDIGO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WENDIGOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.