How many points is TEMPLE worth in Scrabble?

TEMPLE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TEMPLE?

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

Can you add a letter to TEMPLE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

TEMPLE

10 pts

TEMPLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. TEMPLE means "building for worship".

Meaning & examples

/ˈtɛmp(ə)l/

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/

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Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/

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noun

A house of worship, especially:
A meeting house of the Oddfellows fraternity; its members.
Any place regarded as holding a religious presence.

Synonyms: house of worship, place of worship

verb

To build a temple for; to appropriate a temple to; to temple a god

noun

The slightly flatter region, on either side of the human head, behind of the eye and forehead, above the zygomatic arch, and forward of the ear.
Either of the sidepieces on a set of spectacles, extending backwards from the hinge toward the ears and, usually, turning down around them.

noun

A contrivance used in a loom for keeping the web stretched transversely.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

building for worship

In a sentence: "The temple is noted."

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Front hooks

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STEMPLE11 pts

Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

= 10

TEMPLE Scrabble FAQ

Is TEMPLE a Scrabble word?: TEMPLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does TEMPLE mean?: building for worship
How do you use TEMPLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The temple is noted."
How many points is TEMPLE worth in Scrabble?: TEMPLE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TEMPLE?: TEMPLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TEMPLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STEMPLE, TEMPLED, TEMPLES, TEMPLET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.