Is NEMATODE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NEMATODE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NEMATODE mean?
- noun
unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
8
Letters
N (1) + E (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) = 11 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 NEMATODE
Single letters that turn NEMATODE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from NEMATODE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- demeton10
- teendom10
- daemon9
- demean9
- dement9
- demote9
- emoted9
- meated9
- moaned9
- moated9
- oedema9
- omened9
- tandem9
- teamed9
- omenta8
- toneme8
- adeem8
- admen8
- amend8
- demon8
- edema8
- emend8
- maned8
- mated8
- menad8
- meted8
- monad8
- monde8
- named8
- nomad8
- tamed8
- anteed7
- atoned7
- denote7
- donate7
- ament7
- emote7
- enema7
- meant7
- menta7
- mento7
- monte7
- toman7
- dame7
- damn7
- deem7
- deme7
- demo7
- dome7
- made7
- mead7
- meed7
- mend7
- mode7
- anode6
- anted6
- donee6
- noted6
- toned6
- amen6
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