How many points is FOMITE worth in Scrabble?

FOMITE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FOMITE?

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

Can you add a letter to FOMITE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FOMITE

11 pts

FOMITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. FOMITE is a noun form of fomes. FOMES means "any material that may harbour pathogens".

Meaning & examples

/ˈfəʊmʌɪt/

noun

An inanimate object capable of carrying infectious agents (such as bacteria, viruses and parasites), and thus passively enabling their transmission between hosts.

Synonyms: fomes

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FOMITE is a noun form of fomes. FOMES means "any material that may harbour pathogens".

In a sentence: "The fomite is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of FOMITE. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FOMES10 pts

Back hooks

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

FOMITES12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

FOMITE Scrabble FAQ

Is FOMITE a Scrabble word?: FOMITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does FOMITE mean?: FOMITE is a noun form of fomes. FOMES means "any material that may harbour pathogens".
How do you use FOMITE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The fomite is noted."
How many points is FOMITE worth in Scrabble?: FOMITE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FOMITE?: FOMITE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FOMITE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FOMITES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.