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Is DEDICATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEDICATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEDICATE mean?

  1. verb

    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

    “She committed herself to the work of God”

  2. verb

    open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building

    “The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes”

  3. verb

    inscribe or address by way of compliment

    “She dedicated her book to her parents”

  4. verb

    set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

8

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + D (2) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 12 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 DEDICATE

Single letters that turn DEDICATE 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 DEDICATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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