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Is DERATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DERATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DERATE mean?

  1. verb

    lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
7
Letters
6

D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 7 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 DERATE

Single letters that turn DERATE 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 DERATE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DERATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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