Is DEFLATES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFLATES mean?

Deflates 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) + S (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 DEFLATES

DEFLATES 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.

Words you can make from DEFLATES

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