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Is RADIATES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RADIATES mean?

Radiates is a form of RADIATE.

  1. verb

    send out rays or waves

    “The sun radiates heat”

  2. verb

    send out real or metaphoric rays

    “She radiates happiness”

  3. verb

    extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

    “spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel”

  4. verb

    have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

    “Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
9
Letters
8

R (1) + A (1) + D (2) + I (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (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 RADIATES

Single letters that turn RADIATES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of RADIATES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RADIATES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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