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Is DETERMINE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETERMINE mean?

  1. verb

    establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

    “find the product of two numbers”

  2. verb

    shape or influence; give direction to

    “experience often determines ability”

  3. verb

    fix conclusively or authoritatively

    “set the rules”

  4. verb

    decide upon or fix definitely

    “fix the variables”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (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 DETERMINE

Single letters that turn DETERMINE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from DETERMINE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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