How many points is HERPES worth in Scrabble?

HERPES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HERPES?

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

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HERPES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. HERPES means "any of several inflammatory skin diseases".

/ˈhɝ.piz/

A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

Synonyms: herpes simplex

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

any of several inflammatory skin diseases

In a sentence: "The herpes is noted."

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

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

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Is HERPES a Scrabble word?: HERPES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does HERPES mean?: any of several inflammatory skin diseases
How do you use HERPES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The herpes is noted."
How many points is HERPES worth in Scrabble?: HERPES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HERPES?: HERPES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).