Is PATENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PATENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PATENT mean?
- noun
a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
- verb
obtain a patent for
“Should I patent this invention?”
- noun
an official document granting a right or privilege
- verb
grant rights to; grant a patent for
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 8 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 PATENT
Single letters that turn PATENT 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 hooks1
Anagrams of PATENT
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from PATENT
The 53 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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