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Updated June 2026
To inspect or scrutinise something carefully and in detail, or to test knowledge or abilities through formal questioning. Examination involves thorough investigation or assessment.
“The doctor will examine you thoroughly to determine the cause of your symptoms.”
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
ex·am·ine
Contains EX- opening with four vowels (E, A, I, E); watch for -MINE ending
Worth 16 points; the X (8 points) and M (3 points) provide good scoring
Shorter words formed from the letters in “examine”.
8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “examine”.
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