DAIKON
/ˈdaɪkɒn/
6-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
Meaning of DAIKON
- An East Asian cultivar or subspecies of radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, syn. Raphanus sativus) bearing a large, white, carrot-shaped taproot consumed throughout East and South Asia but grown in North America primarily as a fallow crop for its fast-growing leaves (used as animal fodder) and as a soil ripper.
- Closely-related cultivars such as the enormous turnip-shaped Sakurajima or green-and-red watermelon radish.
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About the word DAIKON
Is "DAIKON" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DAIKON" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DAIKON" worth?
In Scrabble, "DAIKON" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.
What does "DAIKON" mean?
An East Asian cultivar or subspecies of radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, syn. Raphanus sativus) bearing a large, white, carrot-shaped taproot consumed throughout East and South Asia but grown in North America primarily as a fallow crop for its fast-growing leaves (used as animal fodder) and as a soil ripper.
Does "DAIKON" have any anagrams?
No, "DAIKON" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.