VERBATIM
8-letter word
VERBATIM is a valid Scrabble word
Is VERBATIM Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — VERBATIM 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 VERBATIM Mean?
using exactly the same words
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
VERBATIM Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place V or B or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
VERBATIM — Word Stats
Is VERBATIM Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — VERBATIM scores 15 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 15 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 15 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 18 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 15 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in VERBATIM are V (4 pts), B (3 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is VERBATIM Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — VERBATIM scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why VERBATIM scores 18 pts in WWF vs 15 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is VERBATIM a Wordle Word?
❌ No — VERBATIM cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. VERBATIM 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 VERBATIM's letters: ABIME · ABRET · ABRIM · AIMER · AIVER · AMBER
Is VERBATIM Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — VERBATIM 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 VERBATIM:
V______________MV______M Is VERBATIM Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — VERBATIM 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 VERBATIM's letters.
Words You Can Make From VERBATIM
Shorter words hidden in VERBATIM's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within VERBATIM →Anagrams of VERBATIM
These words use the exact same letters as VERBATIM:
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Frequently Asked Questions About VERBATIM
Is VERBATIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. VERBATIM is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is VERBATIM in Scrabble?
VERBATIM scores 15 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is VERBATIM valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. VERBATIM is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does VERBATIM mean?
VERBATIM: using exactly the same words
Can VERBATIM be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. VERBATIM has 8 letters.
What words can you make from VERBATIM's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from VERBATIM's letters. Short words like AB, AE, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does VERBATIM have any anagrams?
Yes — VERBATIM's letters can also spell: AMBIVERT.
Is VERBATIM in the dictionary?
Yes. VERBATIM appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.