NEMATODE
8-letter word
NEMATODE is a valid Scrabble word
Is NEMATODE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — NEMATODE has 8 |
| 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 NEMATODE Mean?
unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends
NEMATODE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
NEMATODE — Word Stats
Is NEMATODE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — NEMATODE scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in NEMATODE are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is NEMATODE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — NEMATODE scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why NEMATODE scores 13 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is NEMATODE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — NEMATODE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. NEMATODE has 8 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 NEMATODE's letters: ADEEM · ADMEN · AMEED · AMEEN · AMEND · AMENE
Is NEMATODE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — NEMATODE 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 NEMATODE:
N______________EN______E Is NEMATODE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — NEMATODE 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within NEMATODE's letters.
Words You Can Make From NEMATODE
Shorter words hidden in NEMATODE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within NEMATODE →Anagrams of NEMATODE
No perfect anagrams exist for NEMATODE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About NEMATODE
Is NEMATODE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. NEMATODE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is NEMATODE in Scrabble?
NEMATODE scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is NEMATODE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. NEMATODE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does NEMATODE mean?
NEMATODE: unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends
Can NEMATODE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. NEMATODE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from NEMATODE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from NEMATODE's letters. Short words like AD, AE, AM can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does NEMATODE have any anagrams?
No. NEMATODE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is NEMATODE in the dictionary?
Yes. NEMATODE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.