How many points is BIOPSIES worth in Scrabble?

BIOPSIES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BIOPSIES?

BIOPSIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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BIOPSIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. BIOPSIES is a verb form of biopsy. BIOPSY means "to examine living tissue".

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
Example: We will need to perform a biopsy to determine whether the tumour is malignant or benign.

To take a sample (a biopsy) for pathological examination.
Example: They biopsied the lump but it turned out to be non-cancerous.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

BIOPSIES is a verb form of biopsy. BIOPSY means "to examine living tissue".

In a sentence: "They biopsies."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BIOPSIES. It scores 12 points.

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Is BIOPSIES a Scrabble word?: BIOPSIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does BIOPSIES mean?: BIOPSIES is a verb form of biopsy. BIOPSY means "to examine living tissue".
How do you use BIOPSIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They biopsies."
How many points is BIOPSIES worth in Scrabble?: BIOPSIES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BIOPSIES?: BIOPSIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).