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Is DENATURE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DENATURE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DENATURE mean?

  1. verb

    add nonfissionable material to (fissionable material) so as to make unsuitable for use in an atomic bomb

  2. verb

    modify (as a native protein) especially by heat, acid, alkali, or ultraviolet radiation so that all of the original properties are removed or diminished

  3. verb

    make (alcohol) unfit for drinking without impairing usefulness for other purposes

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

8

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 9 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 DENATURE

Single letters that turn DENATURE 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

Anagrams of DENATURE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DENATURE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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