How many points is DILATES worth in Scrabble?

DILATES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DILATES?

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

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DILATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. DILATES is a verb form of dilate. DILATE means "to make wider or larger".

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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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

DILATES is a verb form of dilate. DILATE means "to make wider or larger".

In a sentence: "They dilates."

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Is DILATES a Scrabble word?: DILATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does DILATES mean?: DILATES is a verb form of dilate. DILATE means "to make wider or larger".
How do you use DILATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They dilates."
How many points is DILATES worth in Scrabble?: DILATES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DILATES?: DILATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).