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Carnauba
c 3a 1r 1n 1a 1u 1b 3a 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does carnauba mean?
noun
hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes
Synonymscarnauba wax
Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax
Synonymscarnauba palmwax palmcopernicia pruniferacopernicia cerifera
Is CARNAUBA a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is CARNAUBA worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CARNAUBA
Hooks for CARNAUBA
Add one letter to the front or back of CARNAUBA to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Carnauba: quick answers
Is CARNAUBA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CARNAUBA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CARNAUBA worth?
CARNAUBA scores 12 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does carnauba mean?
As a noun, carnauba means “hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in CARNAUBA?
You can make 72 shorter words from CARNAUBA, such as BARACAN, CABANA, ABACA, BARCA. See the full list.