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K 5 U 1 R 1 U 1

KURU

8
Scrabble points
4
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

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.

Letter values

K = 5, U = 1, R = 1, U = 1

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Is KURU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KURU is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 8 points.
How many points is KURU worth?
KURU is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
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.