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Is STIMULATES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, STIMULATES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STIMULATES mean?

Stimulates is a form of STIMULATE.

  1. verb

    act as a stimulant

    “The book stimulated her imagination”

  2. verb

    cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

    “The ads induced me to buy a VCR”

  3. verb

    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

    “These stories shook the community”

  4. verb

    cause to be alert and energetic

    “Coffee and tea stimulate me”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + M (3) + U (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 12 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 STIMULATES

STIMULATES 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.

Words you can make from STIMULATES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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