ACKEES

6-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of ACKEES

noun
  1. A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.
  2. The fruit of the tree, of which only the arils are edible, the remainder being poisonous.
    "Ackee and saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish."
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About the word ACKEES

Is "ACKEES" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "ACKEES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "ACKEES" worth?

In Scrabble, "ACKEES" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.

What does "ACKEES" mean?

A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.

Does "ACKEES" have any anagrams?

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