CUCKOO
/ˈkʊk.uː/
6-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 17 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of CUCKOO
noun
- The two-note sound made by the cuckoo.
- A Barbadian food made from mashed okra and cornmeal.
noun
- Any of various birds, of the family Cuculidae, famous for laying its eggs in the nests of other species; but especially the common cuckoo, Cuculus canorus, that has a characteristic two-note call.
- The sound of that particular bird.
verb
- To make the call of a cuckoo.
- To repeat something incessantly.
adjective
- Crazy; not sane.
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About the word CUCKOO
Is "CUCKOO" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CUCKOO" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CUCKOO" worth?
In Scrabble, "CUCKOO" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 17 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "CUCKOO" mean?
The two-note sound made by the cuckoo.
Does "CUCKOO" have any anagrams?
No, "CUCKOO" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.