How many points is TERMITE worth in Scrabble?

TERMITE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TERMITE?

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

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

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TERMITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. TERMITE means "white antlike insect that destroys timber".

/ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/

A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

Synonyms: termes, white ant

Of a chimpanzee: to catch termites by inserting a stick or vine into their nest and waiting for them to climb up it.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

white antlike insect that destroys timber

In a sentence: "The termite is noted."

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

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

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