BUCKWHEAT
23
NSFW
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbʌkʍiːt//
noun
- An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from 16th c.]
- (cooking) The fruit of this plant used as a pseudocereal."I'll need a few things. I'll need some mayonnaise and a silver tin of sardines, a banana. I'll need some buckwheat flapjack mix."
- (Western US) Any of the wild buckwheats in the genus Eriogonum.
- (slang) A slow and painful murder by the Mafia as a warning to others."Mafia mythology has many believe that the method used to eliminate a person is often a reflection of the respect for that individual. In this case, the Profaci gunman must have witnessed a "buckwheat's" execution, where an example is being made of the victim by inflicting pain for a prolonged period."
name
- (humorous, derogatory) Barack Obama."How will "Buckwheat" Obama handle the ever increasing nuke threat from Iran?"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 23 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 25 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 'BUCKWHEAT'?
The word BUCKWHEAT is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
B3
U1
C3
K5
W4
H4
E1
A1
T1
Total: 23 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BUCKWHEAT'?
The word BUCKWHEAT is worth 25 points in Words With Friends.
B4
U2
C4
K5
W4
H3
E1
A1
T1
Total: 25 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.