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Is DETERMINER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETERMINER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETERMINER mean?

  1. noun

    an argument that is conclusive

  2. noun

    one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases

  3. noun

    a determining or causal element or factor

    “education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
15
Letters
10

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 13 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 DETERMINER

Single letters that turn DETERMINER 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 hooks1

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