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Bonito

Yes, bonito is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does bonito mean?

noun

  1. flesh of mostly Pacific food fishes of the genus Sarda of the family Scombridae; related to but smaller than tuna
  2. fish whose flesh is dried and flaked for Japanese cookery; may be same species as skipjack tuna
  3. any of various scombroid fishes intermediate in size and characteristics between mackerels and tunas

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

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No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BONITO.

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Frequently asked questions

Is bonito a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bonito is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is bonito worth in Scrabble?

Bonito is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bonito mean?

Bonito means: flesh of mostly Pacific food fishes of the genus Sarda of the family Scombridae; related to but smaller than tuna.