How many points is MIGRATES worth in Scrabble?

MIGRATES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MIGRATES?

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

Can you add a letter to MIGRATES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MIGRATES

11 pts

MIGRATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. MIGRATES is a verb form of migrate. MIGRATE means "to move from one region to another".

Meaning & examples

verb

To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
Example: Twice a year the Minnesotans migrate from their state to the Gulf of Mexico.
To change one's geographic pattern of habitation.
Example: Many groups had migrated to western Europe from the plains of eastern Europe.
To change habitations across a border; to move from one country or political region to another.
Example: To escape persecution, they migrated to a neutral country.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MIGRATES is a verb form of migrate. MIGRATE means "to move from one region to another".

In a sentence: "They migrates."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MIGRATE10 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before MIGRATES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

EMIGRATES12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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MIGRATES Scrabble FAQ

Is MIGRATES a Scrabble word?: MIGRATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does MIGRATES mean?: MIGRATES is a verb form of migrate. MIGRATE means "to move from one region to another".
How do you use MIGRATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They migrates."
How many points is MIGRATES worth in Scrabble?: MIGRATES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MIGRATES?: MIGRATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MIGRATES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMIGRATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.