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Is EXAMINE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXAMINE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXAMINE mean?

  1. verb

    consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

    “analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare”

  2. verb

    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

    “The customs agent examined the baggage”

  3. verb

    question or examine thoroughly and closely

  4. verb

    question closely

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

7

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + A (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 16 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for EXAMINE

Single letters that turn EXAMINE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks4

Words you can make from EXAMINE

The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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