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Is MODERATES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MODERATES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MODERATES mean?

Moderates is a form of MODERATE.

  1. adjective

    being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

    “moderate prices”

  2. adjective

    not extreme

    “a moderate penalty”

  3. noun

    a person who takes a position in the political center

  4. verb

    preside over

    “John moderated the discussion”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
13
Letters
9

M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (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 MODERATES

MODERATES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from MODERATES

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