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Is LIGATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LIGATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LIGATE mean?

  1. verb

    join letters in a ligature when writing

  2. verb

    bind chemically

    “The enzyme ligated”

  3. verb

    bind with a bandage or ligature

    “ligate the artery”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
9
Letters
6

L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 7 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 LIGATE

Single letters that turn LIGATE 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

Anagrams of LIGATE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LIGATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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