TUATARA
/tuːəˈtɑːɹə/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of TUATARA
Either of two reptiles, Sphenodon punctatus and Sphenodon guntheri, native to New Zealand, that resemble lizards.
Word Details
Is TUATARA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TUATARA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TUATARA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for TUATARA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | u | a | t | a | r | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TUATARA
27 words from the letters in TUATARA
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How to Use TUATARA in Word Games
TUATARA is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TUATARA uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TUATARA to find 27 additional valid words.