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HAIKU

12 pts

HAIKU is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. HAIKU means "a Japanese poem".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a Japanese poem

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Add one letter after HAIKU. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

H4
A1
I1
K5
U1
= 12

HAIKU Scrabble FAQ

Is HAIKU a Scrabble word?
HAIKU is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is HAIKU worth in Scrabble?
HAIKU is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAIKU?
HAIKU is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HAIKU?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HAIKUS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.