How many points is EXAMINE worth in Scrabble?

EXAMINE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXAMINE?

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

Can you add a letter to EXAMINE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

EXAMINE

16 pts

EXAMINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. EXAMINE is a verb form of inspect. INSPECT means "to look carefully at or over".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

EXAMINE is a verb form of inspect. INSPECT means "to look carefully at or over".

In a sentence: "They examine."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of EXAMINE. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

INSPECT11 pts

Word forms

Related words

Front hooks

Add one letter before EXAMINE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

HEXAMINE20 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after EXAMINE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

EXAMINEE17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

EXAMINE Scrabble FAQ

Is EXAMINE a Scrabble word?: EXAMINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does EXAMINE mean?: EXAMINE is a verb form of inspect. INSPECT means "to look carefully at or over".
How do you use EXAMINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They examine."
How many points is EXAMINE worth in Scrabble?: EXAMINE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXAMINE?: EXAMINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXAMINE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HEXAMINE, EXAMINEE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.