Kuru
Yes, kuru is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does kuru mean?
noun
- a progressive disease of the central nervous system marked by increasing lack of coordination and advancing to paralysis and death within a year of the appearance of symptoms; thought to have been transmitted by cannibalistic consumption of diseased brain tissue since the disease virtually disappeared when cannibalism was abandoned
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of kuru
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters KURU.
Frequently asked questions
Is kuru a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Kuru 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 kuru worth in Scrabble?
Kuru is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does kuru mean?
Kuru means: a progressive disease of the central nervous system marked by increasing lack of coordination and advancing to paralysis and death within a year of the appearance of symptoms; thought to have been transmitted by cannibalistic consumption of diseased brain tissue since the disease virtually disappeared when cannibalism was abandoned.