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Is OPERATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OPERATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OPERATE mean?

  1. verb

    direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

    “She is running a relief operation in the Sudan”

  2. verb

    perform as expected when applied

    “The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in”

  3. verb

    handle and cause to function

    “do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”

  4. verb

    perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

7

Letters

O (1) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 9 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 OPERATE

Single letters that turn OPERATE 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 OPERATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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