How many points is BEMA worth in Scrabble?

BEMA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BEMA?

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

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

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8 pts

BEMA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. BEMA means "speaker's platform in the assembly in ancient Athens".

/ˈbiːmə/

A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly.
Raised area of worship in a synagogue upon which rests the Holy Ark containing Scrolls of Torah.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

speaker's platform in the assembly in ancient Athens

In a sentence: "The bema is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BEMA. It scores 8 points.

Add one letter after BEMA. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is BEMA a Scrabble word?: BEMA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does BEMA mean?: speaker's platform in the assembly in ancient Athens
How do you use BEMA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bema is noted."
How many points is BEMA worth in Scrabble?: BEMA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BEMA?: BEMA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BEMA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BEMAD, BEMAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.