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Is SUBSTANTIATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBSTANTIATE mean?

  1. verb

    establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

    “his story confirmed my doubts”

  2. verb

    represent in bodily form

    “He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system”

  3. verb

    make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

    “our ideas must be substantiated into actions”

  4. verb

    solidify, firm, or strengthen

    “The president's trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

12

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + T (1) + I (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 SUBSTANTIATE

Single letters that turn SUBSTANTIATE 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 SUBSTANTIATE

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