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Is DETOXICATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETOXICATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETOXICATE mean?

  1. verb

    remove poison from

    “detoxify the soil”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + O (1) + X (8) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 20 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 DETOXICATE

Single letters that turn DETOXICATE 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 DETOXICATE

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