01 Word definition

germ

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is GERM a word?

Yes. GERM is a 4-letter noun. anything that provides inspiration for later work Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell GERM?

G-E-R-M

GERM contains 4 letters, begins with G, and ends with M.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. anything that provides inspiration for later work

2noun

  1. a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism

Synonyms
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Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends9points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is GERM spelled?

G1E2R3M4
Starts withGERFirst 3 letters
Ends withERMLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play GERM?

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Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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About GERM.

How do you spell GERM?

GERM is spelled G-E-R-M. It contains 4 letters.