Is “Baksheesh” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
BAKSHEESH
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Baksheesh

/bækˈʃiːʃ/

noun
  1. 1.In the Middle East, southwest Asia and Eastern Europe: a bribe or tip.

  2. 2.A minor wound that is severe enough to get a soldier sent away from the front.

Synonyms: grease payment, lubrication payment, Blighty one, buckshee

verb
  1. 1.To bribe with a baksheesh.