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Is VINDICATES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, VINDICATES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does VINDICATES mean?

Vindicates is a form of VINDICATE.

  1. verb

    show to be right by providing justification or proof

    “vindicate a claim”

  2. verb

    maintain, uphold, or defend

    “vindicate the rights of the citizens”

  3. verb

    clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof

    “You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

10

Letters

V (4) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 16 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 VINDICATES

VINDICATES 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 VINDICATES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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