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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. VERBATIM is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: adjective
using exactly the same words; "he repeated her remarks verbatim"
direct, word for word
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
VERBATIM scores 15 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, E×1, I×1, M×1, R×1, T×1, V×1
VERBATIM is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with V, ends with M, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "VERBATIM — using exactly the same words; "he repeated her remarks verbatim"" (15 Scrabble points).
VERBATIM is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is VERBATIM a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
VERBATIM (adjective): in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker; "a direct quotation"; "repeated their dialog verbatim". Additional senses: using exactly the same words; "he repeated her remarks verbatim".
In standard Scrabble scoring, VERBATIM totals 15 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. VERBATIM relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
VERBATIM is 8 letters long, begins with V, ends with M, and sorts to the alphagram ABEIMRTV. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 8-letter entries, VERBATIM ranks by raw score (15 points). Anagram alternatives include AMBIVERT — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, VERBATIM carries 3 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on V or M are common study angles; browse words starting with V and words ending with M to rehearse parallel sets.
VERBATIM is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with V, ends with M, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like VERBATIM frequently cross shorter words; knowing that VERBATIM contains A, B, E, I, M, R, T, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as v??????m to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside VERBATIM include BA, IM, RB — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: V, E, R, B, A, T, I, M. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble verbatim directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 15 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat VERBATIM as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "VERBATIM — using exactly the same words; "he repeated her remarks verbatim"" (15 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.