Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is DISCRIMINATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISCRIMINATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISCRIMINATE mean?

  1. verb

    recognize or perceive the difference

  2. verb

    treat differently on the basis of sex or race

  3. verb

    distinguish

    “I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish”

  4. adjective

    marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

    “discriminate judgments”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

12

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 17 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 DISCRIMINATE

Single letters that turn DISCRIMINATE 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 DISCRIMINATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study DISCRIMINATE and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.