Is FATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FATE mean?
- noun
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
- noun
the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman)
“we are helpless in the face of destiny”
- noun
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
“whatever my fortune may be”
- verb
decree or designate beforehand
“She was destined to become a great pianist”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
F (4) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 7 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 FATE
Single letters that turn FATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of FATE
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Words you can make from FATE
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