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Is OPERATED a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OPERATED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OPERATED mean?

Operated is a form of OPERATE.

  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

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
12
Letters
8

O (1) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + D (2) = 11 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 OPERATED

OPERATED 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 OPERATED

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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