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Is DETERIORATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETERIORATE mean?

  1. verb

    become worse or disintegrate

    “His mind deteriorated”

  2. verb

    grow worse

    “Her condition deteriorated”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (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 DETERIORATE

Single letters that turn DETERIORATE 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

Words you can make from DETERIORATE

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