How many points is NOMINEE worth in Scrabble?

NOMINEE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NOMINEE?

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

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

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9 pts

NOMINEE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. NOMINEE means "candidate".

/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/

A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for office or for election to office.
A person or organisation in whose name a security is registered though true ownership is held by another party, called nominator, especially for the purpose of concealing the identity of the nominator.
A person to whom the holder of a copyhold estate surrenders their interest.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

candidate

In a sentence: "The nominee is noted."

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

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

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

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