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BURNOUS

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

B 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
N 1/2
O 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of BURNOUS

noun

A thick hooded cloak worn by Berbers and Arabs in Northwest Africa.

noun

A cape with a hood made of wool, of Algerian origin, used as a baby garment, popular with French mothers from the early 20th century through the 1960s.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
13
points

Is BURNOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BURNOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for BURNOUS

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

Letter burnous Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4212121 13

How to Use BURNOUS in Word Games

BURNOUS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BURNOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BURNOUS to find 78 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BURNOUS

What does BURNOUS mean?
BURNOUS is a noun. A thick hooded cloak worn by Berbers and Arabs in Northwest Africa.
Is BURNOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BURNOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BURNOUS worth in Scrabble?
BURNOUS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BURNOUS?
You can make 78 words from the letters in BURNOUS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.