How many points is LEMMING worth in Scrabble?

LEMMING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEMMING?

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

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

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12 pts

LEMMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. LEMMING means "rodent of Arctic regions".

/lɛm.ɪŋ/

A small Arctic and Subarctic rodent from any of six genera of similar rodents.
Any member of a group given to conformity or groupthink, especially a group poised to follow a leader off a cliff.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

rodent of Arctic regions

In a sentence: "The lemming is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LEMMING. It scores 12 points.

Add one letter before LEMMING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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

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Is LEMMING a Scrabble word?: LEMMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does LEMMING mean?: rodent of Arctic regions
How do you use LEMMING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The lemming is noted."
How many points is LEMMING worth in Scrabble?: LEMMING is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEMMING?: LEMMING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEMMING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEMMING, LEMMINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.