BANANA

/bəˈnɑːnə/

6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of BANANA

noun
  1. An elongated curved tropical fruit that grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.
  2. The tropical tree-like plant which bears clusters of bananas. The plant, usually of the genus Musa but sometimes also including plants from Ensete, has large, elongated leaves and is related to the plantain.
adjective
  1. Curved like a banana, especially of a ball in flight.
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About the word BANANA

Is "BANANA" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BANANA" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BANANA" worth?

In Scrabble, "BANANA" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "BANANA" mean?

An elongated curved tropical fruit that grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.

Does "BANANA" have any anagrams?

No, "BANANA" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.