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Is DEBASE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEBASE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEBASE mean?

  1. verb

    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

    “debauch the young people with wine and women”

  2. verb

    lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

  3. verb

    corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

    “adulterate liquor”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + B (3) + A (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 9 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 DEBASE

Single letters that turn DEBASE 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

Anagrams of DEBASE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEBASE

The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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