Is LIFTGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIFTGATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIFTGATE mean?
- noun
a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
8
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + F (4) + T (1) + G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 12 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 LIFTGATE
Single letters that turn LIFTGATE 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 LIFTGATE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- flattie10
- fetial9
- fetal8
- filet8
- flite8
- flag8
- gift8
- aiglet7
- gelati7
- ligate7
- alef7
- alif7
- fail7
- fate7
- feal7
- feat7
- felt7
- feta7
- fiat7
- fila7
- file7
- flat7
- flea7
- flit7
- leaf7
- left7
- lief7
- life7
- lift7
- fag7
- fig7
- gif7
- agile6
- aglet6
- legit6
- aft6
- eft6
- elf6
- fat6
- fet6
- fie6
- fil6
- fit6
- atilt5
- latte5
- telia5
- title5
- egal5
- gait5
- gale5
- gate5
- gelt5
- geta5
- gilt5
- gite5
- glia5
- ef5
- fa5
- fe5
- if5
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