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Is CALCULATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CALCULATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CALCULATE mean?

  1. verb

    make a mathematical calculation or computation

  2. verb

    judge to be probable

  3. verb

    keep an account of

  4. verb

    predict in advance

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

9

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + L (1) + C (3) + U (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 13 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 CALCULATE

Single letters that turn CALCULATE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from CALCULATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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