How many points is EARWORM worth in Scrabble?

EARWORM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EARWORM?

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

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EARWORM

12 pts

EARWORM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. EARWORM is a noun form of bollworm. BOLLWORM means "the larva of a certain moth".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɪəwɜːm/

Pronunciation: /ˈɪəwɜːm/

Audio source

noun

A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.
(originally United States) Short for corn earworm (“larva of the moths Helicoverpa zea (syn. Heliothis zea) and Helicoverpa armigera, which are agricultural pests”).
An earwig.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

EARWORM is a noun form of bollworm. BOLLWORM means "the larva of a certain moth".

In a sentence: "The earworm is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BOLLWORM15 pts

Word forms

EARWORMS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in EARWORM, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

EARWORM Scrabble FAQ

Is EARWORM a Scrabble word?: EARWORM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does EARWORM mean?: EARWORM is a noun form of bollworm. BOLLWORM means "the larva of a certain moth".
How do you use EARWORM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The earworm is noted."
How many points is EARWORM worth in Scrabble?: EARWORM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EARWORM?: EARWORM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).