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Is MITIGATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MITIGATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MITIGATE mean?

  1. verb

    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

    “The circumstances extenuate the crime”

  2. verb

    make less severe or harsh

    “mitigating circumstances”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

8

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + T (1) + I (1) + G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 11 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 MITIGATE

Single letters that turn MITIGATE 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 MITIGATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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