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Is DECELERATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DECELERATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DECELERATE mean?

  1. verb

    lose velocity; move more slowly

    “The car decelerated”

  2. verb

    reduce the speed of

    “He slowed down the car”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + E (1) + L (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 13 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 DECELERATE

Single letters that turn DECELERATE 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 DECELERATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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