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Is INMATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INMATE mean?

  1. noun

    one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

  2. noun

    a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated

  3. noun

    a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

I (1) + N (1) + M (3) + 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 INMATE

Single letters that turn INMATE 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

Anagrams of INMATE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from INMATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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