How many points is STEMS worth in Scrabble?

STEMS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STEMS?

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

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STEMS

7 pts

STEMS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. STEMS is a verb form of stem. STEM means "to remove stems (ascending axes of a plant) from".

Meaning & examples

noun

Acronym of science, technology, engineering, (and) mathematics.

noun

An electron microscope that transmits a very narrow beam of electrons through a sample; it can detect individual large or heavy atoms.

noun

A gleam of light; a flame.

noun

The stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors.
A branch of a family.
An advanced or leading position; the lookout.

Synonyms: tail, virgula

verb

To remove the stem from.
Example: to stem cherries; to stem tobacco leaves
To be caused or derived; to originate.
Example: The current crisis stems from the short-sighted politics of the previous government.
To descend in a family line.

Synonyms: arise, due to

verb

To stop, hinder (for instance, a river or blood).
Example: to stem a tide
To move the feet apart and point the tips of the skis inward in order to slow down the speed or to facilitate a turn.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4) · en.wiktionary.org (5)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

STEMS is a verb form of stem. STEM means "to remove stems (ascending axes of a plant) from".

In a sentence: "They stems."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

STEM6 pts

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

Letter Values

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STEMS Scrabble FAQ

Is STEMS a Scrabble word?: STEMS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does STEMS mean?: STEMS is a verb form of stem. STEM means "to remove stems (ascending axes of a plant) from".
How do you use STEMS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They stems."
How many points is STEMS worth in Scrabble?: STEMS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STEMS?: STEMS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).