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Is SUBORDINATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUBORDINATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBORDINATE mean?

  1. noun

    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

  2. adjective

    lower in rank or importance

  3. verb

    rank or order as less important or consider of less value

    “Art is sometimes subordinated to Science in these schools”

  4. noun

    a word that is more specific than a given word

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

11

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + B (3) + O (1) + R (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 14 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 SUBORDINATE

Single letters that turn SUBORDINATE 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 SUBORDINATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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