KURU
/ˈkʊɹuː/
4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
Meaning of KURU
- A chronic, progressive, fatal central nervous system disease found mainly among the Fore and neighboring peoples of New Guinea, caused by a prion that probably resembles the scrapie agent of sheep, transmissible to nonhuman primates, and believed to be transmitted by ritual cannibalism.
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About the word KURU
Is "KURU" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "KURU" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "KURU" worth?
In Scrabble, "KURU" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "KURU" mean?
A chronic, progressive, fatal central nervous system disease found mainly among the Fore and neighboring peoples of New Guinea, caused by a prion that probably resembles the scrapie agent of sheep, transmissible to nonhuman primates, and believed to be transmitted by ritual cannibalism.
Does "KURU" have any anagrams?
No, "KURU" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.