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Is DEBATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEBATE mean?

  1. noun

    a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

    “the argument over foreign aid goes on and on”

  2. noun

    the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

  3. verb

    argue with one another

    “We debated the question of abortion”

  4. verb

    think about carefully; weigh

    “They considered the possibility of a strike”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + B (3) + A (1) + T (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 DEBATE

Single letters that turn DEBATE 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 DEBATE

The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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