MICROTOME
9-letter word
MICROTOME is a valid Scrabble word
Is MICROTOME 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 — MICROTOME has 9 |
| 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 MICROTOME Mean?
scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
MICROTOME Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M or C or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
MICROTOME — Word Stats
Is MICROTOME Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — MICROTOME 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 MICROTOME are M (3 pts), C (3 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is MICROTOME Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — MICROTOME scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why MICROTOME scores 18 pts in WWF vs 15 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is MICROTOME a Wordle Word?
❌ No — MICROTOME cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MICROTOME has 9 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 MICROTOME's letters: CITER · COMER · COMET · COMME · COMMO · COMTE
Is MICROTOME Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — MICROTOME 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 MICROTOME:
M________________EM_______E Is MICROTOME Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — MICROTOME 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within MICROTOME's letters.
Words You Can Make From MICROTOME
Shorter words hidden in MICROTOME's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within MICROTOME →Anagrams of MICROTOME
No perfect anagrams exist for MICROTOME — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About MICROTOME
Is MICROTOME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MICROTOME is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is MICROTOME in Scrabble?
MICROTOME scores 15 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is MICROTOME valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. MICROTOME is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does MICROTOME mean?
MICROTOME: scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
Can MICROTOME be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MICROTOME has 9 letters.
What words can you make from MICROTOME's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from MICROTOME's letters. Short words like CE, CM, CO can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does MICROTOME have any anagrams?
No. MICROTOME has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is MICROTOME in the dictionary?
Yes. MICROTOME appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.