Unscramble CUCKOO
CUCKOO is itself a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends, worth 14 points and 17 respectively on plain squares. Rearranged and shortened, the same 6 letters make 6 words in total, from 6 letters down to two. No other word uses all 6 letters, which makes it a safe rack to hold. The highest scoring option is CUCKOO at 14 points in Scrabble. A bird belonging to Cuculus, Coccyzus, and several allied genera, of many species. Note: The European cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) builds no nest of its own, but lays its eggs in the nests of…
What CUCKOO is worth
Face value only, before any premium square. These letters are worth more in Words With Friends, 17 against 14.
| Letter | In CUCKOO | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|---|
| c | 2× | 3 | 4 |
| k | 1× | 5 | 5 |
| o | 2× | 1 | 1 |
| u | 1× | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 14 | 17 |
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Scores shown are the bare tile values. Premium squares, and the fifty point bonus for using all seven tiles, are not included because they depend on where the word lands. More on that here.