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Is OPERATES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OPERATES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OPERATES mean?

Operates 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

10

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

8

Letters

O (1) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 10 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 OPERATES

OPERATES 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.

Anagrams of OPERATES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from OPERATES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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