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KERMES

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

K 5/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1
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Definition of KERMES

noun

Any of several insects of the genus Kermes.

noun

A crimson dye made from the crushed bodies of these insects.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is KERMES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, KERMES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: KERMES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for KERMES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter kermes Total
Scrabble 511311 12
WWF 511411 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in KERMES

54 words from the letters in KERMES

5-letter words

smeek 11/12 USUKWWF merks 11/12 USUKWWF smerk 11/12 USUKWWF esker 9/9 USUKWWF reeks 9/9 USUKWWF skeer 9/9 UK skere 9/9 UK meers 7/8 UK meres 7/8 USUKWWF merse 7/8 UK

4-letter words

meek 10/11 USUKWWF merk 10/11 USUKWWF reek 8/8 USUKWWF eeks 8/8 UK ekes 8/8 USUKWWF seek 8/8 USUKWWF skee 8/8 USUKWWF erks 8/8 UK serk 8/8 UK sker 8/8 UK meer 6/7 UK mere 6/7 USUKWWF emes 6/7 USUKWWF mese 6/7 UK seem 6/7 USUKWWF seme 6/7 USUKWWF smee 6/7 UK rems 6/7 USUKWWF rees 4/4 USUKWWF seer 4/4 USUKWWF sere 4/4 USUKWWF

3-letter words

eek 7/7 UK eke 7/7 USUKWWF erk 7/7 UK eme 5/6 USUKWWF rem 5/6 USWWF ems 5/6 USUKWWF mes 5/6 UK sem 5/6 UK ere 3/3 USUKWWF ree 3/3 USUKWWF see 3/3 USUKWWF ers 3/3 USUKWWF res 3/3 USWWF ser 3/3 USWWF

2-letter words

ks 6/6 UK em 4/5 USUKWWF me 4/5 USUKWWF ms 4/5 UK er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK rs 2/2 UK

How to Use KERMES in Word Games

KERMES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, KERMES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KERMES to find 54 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About KERMES

What does KERMES mean?
KERMES is a noun. Any of several insects of the genus Kermes.
Is KERMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KERMES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is KERMES worth in Scrabble?
KERMES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from KERMES?
You can make 54 words from the letters in KERMES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.