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TANKA

9 pts

TANKA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. TANKA means "a Japanese verse form".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a Japanese verse form

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Word forms

Letter Values

T1
A1
N1
K5
A1
= 9

TANKA Scrabble FAQ

Is TANKA a Scrabble word?
TANKA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is TANKA worth in Scrabble?
TANKA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TANKA?
TANKA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TANKA?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TANKAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.