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BUCKWHEAT

/ˈbʌkwiːt/

9 letters · 2 syllables · noun

B 3/4
U 1/2
C 3/4
K 5/5
W 4/4
H 4/3
E 1/1
A 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of BUCKWHEAT

noun

An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum.

noun

The fruit of this plant used as a pseudocereal.

noun

Any of the wild buckwheats in the genus Eriogonum.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
23
points
WWF
25
points

Is BUCKWHEAT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 23 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 23 pts Words With Friends — 25 pts

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

Letter Values for BUCKWHEAT

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

Letter buckwheat Total
Scrabble 313544111 23
WWF 424543111 25

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUCKWHEAT

100 words from the letters in BUCKWHEAT

8-letter words

How to Use BUCKWHEAT in Word Games

BUCKWHEAT is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About BUCKWHEAT

What does BUCKWHEAT mean?
BUCKWHEAT is a noun. An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum.
Is BUCKWHEAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUCKWHEAT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BUCKWHEAT worth in Scrabble?
BUCKWHEAT is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BUCKWHEAT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BUCKWHEAT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.