How many points is RUMINATE worth in Scrabble?

RUMINATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RUMINATE?

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

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

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RUMINATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. RUMINATE means "chew the cud".

/ˈɹumɪneɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹumɪneɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹumɪneɪt/

To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.
Example: A camel will ruminate just as a cow will.
To meditate or reflect.
Example: I didn't answer right away because I needed to ruminate first.
To meditate or ponder over; to muse on.

Having a hard albumen penetrated by irregular channels filled with softer matter, as the nutmeg and the seeds of the North American papaw.
Example: a ruminate endosperm

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

chew the cud

In a sentence: "They ruminate."

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Is RUMINATE a Scrabble word?: RUMINATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does RUMINATE mean?: chew the cud
How do you use RUMINATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ruminate."
How many points is RUMINATE worth in Scrabble?: RUMINATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RUMINATE?: RUMINATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RUMINATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RUMINATED, RUMINATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.