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Is REGULATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does REGULATE mean?

  1. verb

    fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

    “regulate the temperature”

  2. verb

    bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

    “We cannot regulate the way people dress”

  3. verb

    shape or influence; give direction to

    “experience often determines ability”

  4. verb

    restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

8

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + G (2) + U (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (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 REGULATE

Single letters that turn REGULATE 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 REGULATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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