COUSCOUS
/ˈkuːs.kuːs/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
C
3/4
O
1/1
U
1/2
S
1/1
C
3/4
O
1/1
U
1/2
S
1/1
Definition of COUSCOUS
noun
A pasta of North African origin made of crushed and steamed semolina.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points
Is COUSCOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COUSCOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts
Words With Friends — 16 pts
Tip: COUSCOUS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COUSCOUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | s | c | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COUSCOUS
29 words from the letters in COUSCOUS
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How to Use COUSCOUS in Word Games
COUSCOUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COUSCOUS to find 29 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About COUSCOUS
What does COUSCOUS mean?
COUSCOUS is a noun. A pasta of North African origin made of crushed and steamed semolina.
Is COUSCOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COUSCOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COUSCOUS worth in Scrabble?
COUSCOUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from COUSCOUS?
You can make 29 words from the letters in COUSCOUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.