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Germ

Yes, germ is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does germ mean?

noun

  1. anything that provides inspiration for later work
  2. a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism
  3. a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for germ

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of germ

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters GERM.

Words you can make from germ

Unscramble GERM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is germ a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Germ is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is germ worth in Scrabble?

Germ is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does germ mean?

Germ means: anything that provides inspiration for later work.