How many points is INMATE worth in Scrabble?

INMATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INMATE?

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

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

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8 pts

INMATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. INMATE means "person living in an institution such as a prison".

A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).
A person who shares a residence, such as a lodger, a hotel guest, or a student living on campus.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

person living in an institution such as a prison

In a sentence: "The inmate is noted."

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

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

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

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Is INMATE a Scrabble word?: INMATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does INMATE mean?: person living in an institution such as a prison
How do you use INMATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The inmate is noted."
How many points is INMATE worth in Scrabble?: INMATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INMATE?: INMATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to INMATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes INMATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.