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Is CARDINALATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CARDINALATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CARDINALATE mean?

  1. noun

    (Roman Catholic Church) the body of all cardinals of the church; elects and advises the pope

  2. noun

    the office of cardinal

    “following the scandal, the cardinal resigned his cardinalate”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

11

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 14 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 CARDINALATE

Single letters that turn CARDINALATE 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

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