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Is FORMULATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FORMULATE mean?

  1. verb

    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

    “Could you develop the ideas in your thesis”

  2. verb

    come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

    “excogitate a way to measure the speed of light”

  3. verb

    put into words or an expression

    “He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees”

  4. verb

    prepare according to a formula

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + M (3) + U (1) + L (1) + 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 FORMULATE

Single letters that turn FORMULATE 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 FORMULATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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