How many points is ANTIMICROBIAL worth in Scrabble?

ANTIMICROBIAL is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANTIMICROBIAL?

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

Can you add a letter to ANTIMICROBIAL?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANTIMICROBIALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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ANTIMICROBIAL

19 pts

ANTIMICROBIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. ANTIMICROBIAL means "destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms".

Meaning & examples

noun

An agent that destroys microbes, inhibits their growth, or prevents or counteracts their pathogenic action

adjective

(pharmaceutical effect) tending to destroy or capable of destroying microbes
(pharmaceutical effect) inhibiting the growth of microbes
(pharmaceutical effect) preventing or counteracting the pathogenic action of microbes

Synonyms: antimicrobic

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms

In a sentence: "It is antimicrobial."

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Letter Values

= 19

ANTIMICROBIAL Scrabble FAQ

Is ANTIMICROBIAL a Scrabble word?: ANTIMICROBIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does ANTIMICROBIAL mean?: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
How do you use ANTIMICROBIAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is antimicrobial."
How many points is ANTIMICROBIAL worth in Scrabble?: ANTIMICROBIAL is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANTIMICROBIAL?: ANTIMICROBIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ANTIMICROBIAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANTIMICROBIALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.