How many points is SCREEN worth in Scrabble?

SCREEN is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCREEN?

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

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SCREEN

8 pts

SCREEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. SCREEN is a verb form of filter. FILTER means "to pass through a device for removing suspended matter".

Meaning & examples

/skɹiːn/

Pronunciation: /skɹiːn/

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noun

A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
Example: a fire screen
A material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass.
(by analogy) Searching through a sample for a target; an act of screening
Example: a drug screen, a genetic screen

verb

To filter by passing through a screen.
Example: Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel.
To shelter or conceal.
To remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewing.
Example: The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing.

Synonyms: pick

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SCREEN is a verb form of filter. FILTER means "to pass through a device for removing suspended matter".

In a sentence: "They screen."

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FILTER9 pts

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Letter Values

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SCREEN Scrabble FAQ

Is SCREEN a Scrabble word?: SCREEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does SCREEN mean?: SCREEN is a verb form of filter. FILTER means "to pass through a device for removing suspended matter".
How do you use SCREEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They screen."
How many points is SCREEN worth in Scrabble?: SCREEN is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCREEN?: SCREEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).