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BANIAN

8 pts

BANIAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BANIAN means "a Hindu merchant".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a Hindu merchant

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Letter Values

B3
A1
N1
I1
A1
N1
= 8

BANIAN Scrabble FAQ

Is BANIAN a Scrabble word?
BANIAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is BANIAN worth in Scrabble?
BANIAN is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BANIAN?
BANIAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BANIAN?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BANIANS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.