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Is DEBATES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEBATES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEBATES mean?

Debates is a form of DEBATE.

  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

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
11
Letters
7

D (2) + E (1) + B (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 10 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 DEBATES

DEBATES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of DEBATES

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Words you can make from DEBATES

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