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Is CAPITATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CAPITATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CAPITATE mean?

  1. noun

    the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus

  2. adjective

    being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

8

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + P (3) + I (1) + T (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 12 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 CAPITATE

Single letters that turn CAPITATE 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

Anagrams of CAPITATE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CAPITATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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