How many points is KNEE worth in Scrabble?

KNEE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KNEE?

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

Can you add a letter to KNEE?

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

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KNEE

8 pts

KNEE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. KNEE means "to strike with the middle joint of the leg".

Meaning & examples

/niː/

Pronunciation: /ni/

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noun

In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
Example: Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell.
In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.
The part of a garment that covers the knee.

verb

To kneel to.
Example: 1605: I could as well be brought / To knee his throne and, squire-like, pension beg / To keep base life afoot. — William Shakespeare, King Lear II.ii
To poke or strike with the knee.
To move on the knees; to use the knees to move.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to strike with the middle joint of the leg

In a sentence: "They knee."

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KNEEL9 pts

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Letter Values

= 8

KNEE Scrabble FAQ

Is KNEE a Scrabble word?: KNEE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does KNEE mean?: to strike with the middle joint of the leg
How do you use KNEE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They knee."
How many points is KNEE worth in Scrabble?: KNEE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KNEE?: KNEE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KNEE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes KNEEL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

KNEE

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