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Is FLOODGATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FLOODGATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FLOODGATE mean?

  1. noun

    something that restrains a flood or outpouring

    “suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants”

  2. noun

    regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

F (4) + L (1) + O (1) + O (1) + D (2) + G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 14 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 FLOODGATE

Single letters that turn FLOODGATE 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 hooks1

Words you can make from FLOODGATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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