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BUCCANEER

/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

B 3/4
U 1/2
C 3/4
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Definition of BUCCANEER

noun

Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.

noun

A pirate.

verb

To engage in piracy against any but one's own nation's ships.

Synonyms of BUCCANEER

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
20
points

Is BUCCANEER a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BUCCANEER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: BUCCANEER uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BUCCANEER

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter buccaneer Total
Scrabble 313311111 15
WWF 424412111 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUCCANEER

100 words from the letters in BUCCANEER

How to Use BUCCANEER in Word Games

BUCCANEER is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUCCANEER to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BUCCANEER

What does BUCCANEER mean?
BUCCANEER is a noun. Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.
Is BUCCANEER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUCCANEER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BUCCANEER worth in Scrabble?
BUCCANEER is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BUCCANEER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BUCCANEER. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BUCCANEER?
Synonyms of BUCCANEER include: pirate, privateer. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.