How many points is DILATE worth in Scrabble?

DILATE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DILATE?

DILATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DILATER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

DILATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. DILATE means "to make wider or larger".

/daɪˈleɪt/

Pronunciation: /daɪˈleɪt/

To enlarge; to make bigger.
Example: The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better.
To become wider or larger; to expand.
Example: His heart dilates and glories in his strength.
To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon".

Antonyms: contract

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to make wider or larger

In a sentence: "They dilate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DILATE. It scores 7 points.

Add one letter after DILATE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DILATE, without blank tiles.

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Is DILATE a Scrabble word?: DILATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does DILATE mean?: to make wider or larger
How do you use DILATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They dilate."
How many points is DILATE worth in Scrabble?: DILATE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DILATE?: DILATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DILATE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DILATER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.