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Is DETERMINATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETERMINATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETERMINATE mean?

  1. adjective

    precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause

    “a determinate distance”

  2. adjective

    not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex

    “determinate growth”

  3. adjective

    supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement

    “a definitive verdict”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 14 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 DETERMINATE

Single letters that turn DETERMINATE 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 DETERMINATE

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