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Couscous

Yes, couscous is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does couscous mean?

noun

  1. a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew
  2. a pasta made in northern Africa of crushed and steamed semolina

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of couscous

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COUSCOUS.

Words you can make from couscous

Unscramble COUSCOUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is couscous a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Couscous 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 couscous worth in Scrabble?

Couscous is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does couscous mean?

Couscous means: a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew.