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Is POSTMORTEM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does POSTMORTEM mean?

  1. noun

    discussion of an event after it has occurred

  2. noun

    an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease

  3. adjective

    occurring or done after death

    “postmortem changes”

  4. adjective

    after death or after an event

    “a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + O (1) + S (1) + T (1) + M (3) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + E (1) + M (3) = 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 POSTMORTEM

Single letters that turn POSTMORTEM 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

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