Definition of GERM
GERM is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is GERM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GERM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GERM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GERM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | e | r | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GERM
11 words from the letters in GERM
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GERM in Word Games
GERM is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GERM is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GERM to find 11 additional valid words.