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Is SUBSTANTIATES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUBSTANTIATES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBSTANTIATES mean?

Substantiates is a form of SUBSTANTIATE.

  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

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

13

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) + S (1) = 15 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 SUBSTANTIATES

SUBSTANTIATES 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 SUBSTANTIATES

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