EXAMINE
7-letter word
EXAMINE is a valid Scrabble word
Is EXAMINE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — EXAMINE 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 EXAMINE Mean?
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
EXAMINE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place X or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
EXAMINE — Word Stats
Is EXAMINE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — EXAMINE scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 18 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in EXAMINE are X (8 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is EXAMINE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — EXAMINE scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why EXAMINE scores 18 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is EXAMINE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — EXAMINE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXAMINE 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 EXAMINE's letters: AIMEE · AINEE · AMEEN · AMENE · AMINE · ANIME
Is EXAMINE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — EXAMINE 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 EXAMINE:
E____________EE_____E Is EXAMINE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — EXAMINE 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 EXAMINE's letters.
Words You Can Make From EXAMINE
Shorter words hidden in EXAMINE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within EXAMINE →Anagrams of EXAMINE
No perfect anagrams exist for EXAMINE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About EXAMINE
Is EXAMINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EXAMINE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is EXAMINE in Scrabble?
EXAMINE scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is EXAMINE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. EXAMINE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does EXAMINE mean?
EXAMINE: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Can EXAMINE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXAMINE has 7 letters.
What words can you make from EXAMINE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from EXAMINE's letters. Short words like AE, AI, AM can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does EXAMINE have any anagrams?
No. EXAMINE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is EXAMINE in the dictionary?
Yes. EXAMINE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.