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TANIWHA

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

T 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
W 4/4
H 4/3
A 1/1

Definition of TANIWHA

noun

A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.

noun

A person who embodies the spirit of a taniwha.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
13
points

Is TANIWHA a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TANIWHA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for TANIWHA

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

Letter taniwha Total
Scrabble 1111441 13
WWF 1121431 13

How to Use TANIWHA in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since TANIWHA uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TANIWHA to find 76 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TANIWHA

What does TANIWHA mean?
TANIWHA is a noun. A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.
Is TANIWHA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TANIWHA is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TANIWHA worth in Scrabble?
TANIWHA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TANIWHA?
You can make 76 words from the letters in TANIWHA. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.