How many points is WHANAU worth in Scrabble?

WHANAU is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHANAU?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

WHANAU is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. WHANAU means "(in Māori societies) a family, esp an extended family".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(in Māori societies) a family, esp an extended family

In a sentence: "The whanau is noted."

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

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

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

= 12

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