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Is DEMYELINATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEMYELINATE is a valid word in UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.It is not valid in US Scrabble.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEMYELINATE mean?

  1. verb

    destroy the myelin sheath of

    “the disease demyelinated the nerve fibers”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + M (3) + Y (4) + E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Invalid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 DEMYELINATE

Single letters that turn DEMYELINATE into another valid word in UK 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 DEMYELINATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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