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Is ELABORATES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ELABORATES mean?

Elaborates is a form of ELABORATE.

  1. adjective

    marked by complexity and richness of detail

    “an elaborate lace pattern”

  2. verb

    add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

    “She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation”

  3. adjective

    developed or executed with care and in minute detail

    “a detailed plan”

  4. verb

    produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product

    “The bee elaborates honey”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

10

Letters

E (1) + L (1) + A (1) + B (3) + O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (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 ELABORATES

ELABORATES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from ELABORATES

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