Is MODERATOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MODERATOR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MODERATOR mean?
- noun
any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
- noun
in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly
- noun
someone who presides over a forum or debate
- noun
someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
9
Letters
M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + O (1) + R (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 MODERATOR
Single letters that turn MODERATOR 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 MODERATOR
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- moderato11
- mortared11
- armored10
- doormat10
- motored10
- toreador9
- tearoom9
- dormer9
- dreamt9
- marred9
- marted9
- moated9
- moored9
- mooted9
- radome9
- ramrod9
- roamed9
- roomed9
- redroot8
- mooter8
- mortar8
- omerta8
- remora8
- roamer8
- roomer8
- termor8
- tremor8
- armed8
- derma8
- dream8
- madre8
- mated8
- mooed8
- tamed8
- adorer7
- darter7
- orated7
- retard7
- retrod7
- roadeo7
- roared7
- rooted7
- tarred7
- trader7
- amort7
- armer7
- armet7
- armor7
- mater7
- metro7
- morae7
- morro7
- motor7
- ormer7
- ramet7
- rearm7
- romeo7
- tamer7
- dame7
- demo7
Study MODERATOR and related words
Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.