Is “Taniwha” a Scrabble word?
Yes
TANIWHA
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Taniwha
noun
1.A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.
2.A person who embodies the spirit of a taniwha.