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Is CASTIGATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CASTIGATE mean?

  1. verb

    censure severely

    “She chastised him for his insensitive remarks”

  2. verb

    inflict severe punishment on

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

9

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + G (2) + 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 CASTIGATE

Single letters that turn CASTIGATE 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 CASTIGATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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