EXAMINE
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of EXAMINE
To observe or inspect carefully or critically
"He examined the crime scene for clues."
To check the health or condition of something or someone
"The doctor examined the patient."
To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
Examples of EXAMINE in a Sentence
- "He examined the crime scene for clues."
- "The doctor examined the patient."
Word Details
Is EXAMINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXAMINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EXAMINE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.
Letter Values for EXAMINE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | a | m | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXAMINE
69 words from the letters in EXAMINE
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How to Use EXAMINE in Word Games
EXAMINE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EXAMINE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXAMINE to find 69 additional valid words.