WHAKAPAPA
23
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈfɑːkəˌpɑːpə//
noun
- (New Zealand) Genealogy, as a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity."What are you crying for? asks the Kati Kahukunu (he's probably my 23rd cousin but we haven't swapped whakapapa yet)."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 23 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- No
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'WHAKAPAPA'?
The word WHAKAPAPA is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
W4
H4
A1
K5
A1
P3
A1
P3
A1
Total: 23 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.