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Is DATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DATE mean?

  1. noun

    the specified day of the month

    “what is the date today?”

  2. noun

    a participant in a date

    “his date never stopped talking”

  3. noun

    a meeting arranged in advance

    “she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date”

  4. noun

    the present

    “they are up to date”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

5

Words With Friends

4

Letters

D (2) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 5 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 DATE

Single letters that turn DATE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from DATE

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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