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Is MANIPULATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MANIPULATE mean?

  1. verb

    influence or control shrewdly or deviously

    “He manipulated public opinion in his favor”

  2. verb

    hold something in one's hands and move it

  3. verb

    tamper, with the purpose of deception

    “Fudge the figures”

  4. verb

    manipulate in a fraudulent manner

    “rig prices”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

10

Letters

M (3) + A (1) + N (1) + I (1) + P (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 MANIPULATE

Single letters that turn MANIPULATE 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 MANIPULATE

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