How many points is FAMINES worth in Scrabble?

FAMINES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FAMINES?

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

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FAMINES

12 pts

FAMINES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. FAMINES is a noun form of famine. FAMINE means "a widespread scarcity of food".

Meaning & examples

noun

Extreme shortage of food in a region.
A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
Starvation or malnutrition.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FAMINES is a noun form of famine. FAMINE means "a widespread scarcity of food".

In a sentence: "The famines is noted."

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Base words

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FAMINE11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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FAMINES Scrabble FAQ

Is FAMINES a Scrabble word?: FAMINES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does FAMINES mean?: FAMINES is a noun form of famine. FAMINE means "a widespread scarcity of food".
How do you use FAMINES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The famines is noted."
How many points is FAMINES worth in Scrabble?: FAMINES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FAMINES?: FAMINES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).