TERMITE
/ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TERMITE
A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.
Of a chimpanzee: to catch termites by inserting a stick or vine into their nest and waiting for them to climb up it.
Word Details
Is TERMITE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TERMITE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TERMITE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for TERMITE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | r | m | i | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TERMITE
73 words from the letters in TERMITE
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How to Use TERMITE in Word Games
TERMITE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TERMITE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TERMITE to find 73 additional valid words.