Is DETERMINATES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETERMINATES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETERMINATES mean?

Determinates is a form of DETERMINATE.

adjective
precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause
“a determinate distance”
adjective
not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex
“determinate growth”
adjective
supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
“a definitive verdict”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 15
Words With Friends: n/a
Letters: 12

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 15 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
Words With FriendsNot listed

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 DETERMINATES

DETERMINATES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of DETERMINATES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

MAINSTREETED

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