Is NOVATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NOVATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does NOVATE mean?
- verb
replace with something new, especially an old obligation by a new one
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
6
Letters
N (1) + O (1) + V (4) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 NOVATE
Single letters that turn NOVATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
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