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BONSAI

8 pts

BONSAI is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BONSAI means "a potted shrub that has been dwarfed".

0/15 letters

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a potted shrub that has been dwarfed

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Word forms

Letter Values

B3
O1
N1
S1
A1
I1
= 8

BONSAI Scrabble FAQ

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