TERMITE
7-letter word
TERMITE is a valid Scrabble word
Is TERMITE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — TERMITE has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does TERMITE Mean?
whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
TERMITE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
TERMITE — Word Stats
Is TERMITE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — TERMITE scores 9 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 9 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 9 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 10 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 9 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in TERMITE are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is TERMITE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — TERMITE scores 10 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why TERMITE scores 10 pts in WWF vs 9 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is TERMITE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — TERMITE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. TERMITE has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from TERMITE's letters: EIMER · ERMIT · MERIT · METER · METRE · MITER
Is TERMITE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — TERMITE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for TERMITE:
T____________ET_____E Is TERMITE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — TERMITE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within TERMITE's letters.
Words You Can Make From TERMITE
Shorter words hidden in TERMITE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as TERMITE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About TERMITE
Is TERMITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TERMITE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is TERMITE in Scrabble?
TERMITE scores 9 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 10 points.
Is TERMITE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. TERMITE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 10 points.
What does TERMITE mean?
TERMITE: whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
Can TERMITE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. TERMITE has 7 letters.
What words can you make from TERMITE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from TERMITE's letters. Short words like EE, EM, ER can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does TERMITE have any anagrams?
Yes — TERMITE's letters can also spell: EMITTER.
Is TERMITE in the dictionary?
Yes. TERMITE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.