BURNOUS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of BURNOUS
A thick hooded cloak worn by Berbers and Arabs in Northwest Africa.
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
Is BURNOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BURNOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | b | u | r | n | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURNOUS
78 words from the letters in BURNOUS
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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.