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Is BACCALAUREATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BACCALAUREATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BACCALAUREATE mean?

  1. noun

    a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies

  2. noun

    an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

13

Letters

B (3) + A (1) + C (3) + C (3) + A (1) + L (1) + A (1) + U (1) + R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 19 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BACCALAUREATE

Single letters that turn BACCALAUREATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from BACCALAUREATE

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