BUCCANEER
/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BUCCANEER
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.
A pirate.
To engage in piracy against any but one's own nation's ships.
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Is BUCCANEER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUCCANEER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | b | u | c | c | a | n | e | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUCCANEER
100 words from the letters in BUCCANEER
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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.
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