Dictionary
Kauri
k 5a 1u 1r 1i 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 5 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does kauri mean?
noun
resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum
Synonymskauri copalkauri resinkauri gum
tall timber tree of New Zealand having white straight-grained wood
Synonymskauryagathis australis
white close-grained wood of a tree of the genus Agathis especially Agathis australis
Is KAURI 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) | Yes |
How many points is KAURI worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
10 ptsNYT Crossplay
11 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in KAURI
Hooks for KAURI
Add one letter to the front or back of KAURI to make another word.
Front hooks
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Back hooks
Words that end like KAURI
Common words that share the ending -AURI, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -AURIKauri: quick answers
Is KAURI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. KAURI is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is KAURI worth?
KAURI scores 9 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 10 in Wordfeud and 11 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does kauri mean?
As a noun, kauri means “resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in KAURI?
You can make 18 shorter words from KAURI, such as KUIA, KURI, RAIK, RAKI. See the full list.