How many points is ZAREBA worth in Scrabble?

ZAREBA is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ZAREBA?

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

Can you add a letter to ZAREBA?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

ZAREBA

17 pts

ZAREBA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. ZAREBA means "(in NE Africa) enclosure of thorn bushes around a village or campsite".

Meaning & examples

noun

A fence of the type once commonly improvised in northeastern Africa from thornbushes.
(by extension) An improvised stockade, particularly those similarly located and constructed.
(by extension) A camp of troops employing such an enclosure.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(in NE Africa) enclosure of thorn bushes around a village or campsite

In a sentence: "The zareba is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ZAREBA. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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ZAREBAS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 17

ZAREBA Scrabble FAQ

Is ZAREBA a Scrabble word?: ZAREBA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does ZAREBA mean?: (in NE Africa) enclosure of thorn bushes around a village or campsite
How do you use ZAREBA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The zareba is noted."
How many points is ZAREBA worth in Scrabble?: ZAREBA is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ZAREBA?: ZAREBA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ZAREBA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ZAREBAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.