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Is DESTABILIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DESTABILIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 23 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESTABILIZE mean?

  1. verb

    become unstable

    “The economy destabilized rapidly”

  2. verb

    make unstable

    “Terrorism destabilized the government”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

23

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + B (3) + I (1) + L (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 23 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 DESTABILIZE

Single letters that turn DESTABILIZE 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 DESTABILIZE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DESTABILIZE

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