BUCCANEER
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌbʌkəˈnɪɚ//
noun
- (nautical) Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation."“Heard of him!” cried the squire. “Heard of him, you say! He was the bloodthirstiest buccaneer that sailed.[…]”"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 20 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BUCCANEER'?
The word BUCCANEER is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
B3
U1
C3
C3
A1
N1
E1
E1
R1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BUCCANEER'?
The word BUCCANEER is worth 20 points in Words With Friends.
B4
U2
C4
C4
A1
N2
E1
E1
R1
Total: 20 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.