How many points is GEEK worth in Scrabble?

GEEK is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GEEK?

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

Can you add a letter to GEEK?

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

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GEEK

9 pts

GEEK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. GEEK means "to discuss a highly technical subject".

Meaning & examples

/ɡiːk/

Pronunciation: /ɡiːk/

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noun

A carnival performer specializing in bizarre and unappetizing behavior.
Example: I once saw a geek bite the head off a live chicken.
A person who is intensely interested in a particular field or hobby and often having limited or nonstandard social skills. Often used with an attributive noun.
Example: I was a complete computer geek in high school, but I get out a lot more now.
(by extension) An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.
Example: Do you need a hardware geek or a software geek?

verb

To behave geekishly or in a socially awkward manner, especially when under the influence of drugs or other psycho-active substances, and exhibiting such marked characteristics as hyperactivity, repetitiveness, talkativeness, nervousness, irritability, or paranoia.
Example: Hey, check out that guy...he's really geeking out pretty bad.

Synonyms: freak, guru, hacker, dork, nerd, propeller head, loser, nonce

noun

A look.
Example: Have a geek at this.

Synonyms: butcher’s, gander

verb

To look; to peep; to stare about intently.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to discuss a highly technical subject

In a sentence: "They geek."

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GEEKY13 pts

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

Letter Values

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GEEK Scrabble FAQ

Is GEEK a Scrabble word?: GEEK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does GEEK mean?: to discuss a highly technical subject
How do you use GEEK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They geek."
How many points is GEEK worth in Scrabble?: GEEK is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GEEK?: GEEK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GEEK?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GEEKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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