How many points is MORGUE worth in Scrabble?

MORGUE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MORGUE?

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

Can you add a letter to MORGUE?

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

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MORGUE

9 pts

MORGUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. MORGUE is a noun form of mortuary. MORTUARY means "building where corpses are kept before burial or cremation".

Meaning & examples

/mɔːɡ/

noun

A supercilious or haughty attitude; arrogance.
A building or room where dead bodies are kept before their proper burial or cremation, particularly in legal and law enforcement contexts.
The archive and background information division of a newspaper.
Example: Kwapil, Joseph F. (2 July 1921) "Librarian Talks of Newspaper Morgue", Fourth Estate page 5.

Synonyms: mortuary

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MORGUE is a noun form of mortuary. MORTUARY means "building where corpses are kept before burial or cremation".

In a sentence: "The morgue is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MORTUARY13 pts

Back hooks

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

MORGUES10 pts

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Letter Values

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MORGUE Scrabble FAQ

Is MORGUE a Scrabble word?: MORGUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does MORGUE mean?: MORGUE is a noun form of mortuary. MORTUARY means "building where corpses are kept before burial or cremation".
How do you use MORGUE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The morgue is noted."
How many points is MORGUE worth in Scrabble?: MORGUE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MORGUE?: MORGUE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MORGUE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MORGUES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.