Is DEFLATER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFLATER mean?

Deflater is a form of DEFLATE.

verb
collapse by releasing contained air or gas
“deflate a balloon”
verb
release contained air or gas from
“deflate the air mattress”
verb
reduce or lessen the size or importance of
“The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence”
verb
produce deflation in
“The new measures deflated the economy”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 12
Words With Friends: 13
Letters: 8

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (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 DEFLATER

Single letters that turn DEFLATER 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 hooks1

DEFLATERS

Anagrams of DEFLATER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEFLATER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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