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Is INITIATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INITIATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INITIATE mean?

  1. verb

    bring into being

    “He initiated a new program”

  2. verb

    take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

    “This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants”

  3. verb

    accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

    “African men are initiated when they reach puberty”

  4. noun

    someone new to a field or activity

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

8

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + T (1) + I (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 8 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 INITIATE

Single letters that turn INITIATE 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 INITIATE

The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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