How many points is EKES worth in Scrabble?

EKES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EKES?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEKES, PEKES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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8 pts

EKES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. EKES is a verb form of eke. EKE means "to supplement with great effort".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

EKES is a verb form of eke. EKE means "to supplement with great effort".

In a sentence: "They ekes."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EKES. It scores 8 points.

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Is EKES a Scrabble word?: EKES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does EKES mean?: EKES is a verb form of eke. EKE means "to supplement with great effort".
How do you use EKES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ekes."
How many points is EKES worth in Scrabble?: EKES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EKES?: EKES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EKES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEKES, PEKES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.