How many points is PERIGEE worth in Scrabble?

PERIGEE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PERIGEE?

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

Can you add a letter to PERIGEE?

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

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PERIGEE

10 pts

PERIGEE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. PERIGEE means "point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite that is nearest the earth".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/

noun

The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.
(more generally) The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is closest to the planet: the periapsis of any satellite.
(possibly obsolete outside astrology) The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is closest to the Earth.

Antonyms: apogee

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite that is nearest the earth

In a sentence: "The perigee is noted."

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PERIGEES11 pts

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Letter Values

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PERIGEE Scrabble FAQ

Is PERIGEE a Scrabble word?: PERIGEE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does PERIGEE mean?: point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite that is nearest the earth
How do you use PERIGEE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The perigee is noted."
How many points is PERIGEE worth in Scrabble?: PERIGEE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PERIGEE?: PERIGEE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PERIGEE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PERIGEES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.