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Is ORIGINATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ORIGINATE mean?

  1. verb

    come into existence; take on form or shape

    “A new religious movement originated in that country”

  2. verb

    bring into being

    “He initiated a new program”

  3. verb

    begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.

    “The flight originates in Calcutta”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

9

Letters

O (1) + R (1) + I (1) + G (2) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (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 ORIGINATE

Single letters that turn ORIGINATE 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 ORIGINATE

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