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Is STRANGULATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does STRANGULATE mean?

  1. verb

    kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

    “he tried to strangulate his opponent”

  2. verb

    constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air

  3. verb

    become constricted

    “The hernia will strangulate”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

11

Letters

S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + N (1) + G (2) + U (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (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 STRANGULATE

Single letters that turn STRANGULATE 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 STRANGULATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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