How many points is MICROPHONE worth in Scrabble?

MICROPHONE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MICROPHONE?

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

Can you add a letter to MICROPHONE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

MICROPHONE

19 pts

MICROPHONE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. MICROPHONE means "an instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound".

Meaning & examples

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/

noun

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or broadcast.

Synonyms: mic, mike

verb

To put one or more microphones on or in.

Synonyms: bug, mike, mike up, wire up

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

an instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound

In a sentence: "The microphone is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MICROPHONE. It scores 19 points.

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MICROPHONES20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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MICROPHONE Scrabble FAQ

Is MICROPHONE a Scrabble word?: MICROPHONE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does MICROPHONE mean?: an instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound
How do you use MICROPHONE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The microphone is noted."
How many points is MICROPHONE worth in Scrabble?: MICROPHONE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MICROPHONE?: MICROPHONE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MICROPHONE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MICROPHONES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.