How many points is MATINEE worth in Scrabble?

MATINEE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MATINEE?

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

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

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9 pts

MATINEE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. MATINEE means "afternoon performance in a theatre or cinema".

/ˈmætɪˌneɪ/

A showing of a movie, sporting event, or theatrical performance in the morning or afternoon.
A woman's dress to be worn in the morning or before dinner.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

afternoon performance in a theatre or cinema

In a sentence: "The matinee is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MATINEE. It scores 9 points.

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

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Is MATINEE a Scrabble word?: MATINEE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does MATINEE mean?: afternoon performance in a theatre or cinema
How do you use MATINEE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The matinee is noted."
How many points is MATINEE worth in Scrabble?: MATINEE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MATINEE?: MATINEE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MATINEE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MATINEES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.