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Is MODULATES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MODULATES mean?

Modulates is a form of MODULATE.

  1. verb

    change the key of, in music

    “modulate the melody”

  2. verb

    vary the pitch of one's speech

  3. verb

    fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

    “regulate the temperature”

  4. verb

    adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

9

Letters

M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + U (1) + L (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 MODULATES

MODULATES 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 MODULATES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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