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Is DEVIATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEVIATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEVIATE mean?

  1. verb

    turn aside; turn away from

  2. verb

    be at variance with; be out of line with

  3. noun

    a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

  4. verb

    cause to turn away from a previous or expected course

    “The river was deviated to prevent flooding”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + V (4) + I (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 11 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 DEVIATE

Single letters that turn DEVIATE 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 DEVIATE

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