How many points is ORATE worth in Scrabble?

ORATE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ORATE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

5 pts

ORATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. ORATE means "to speak formally".

/ɒɹˈeɪt/

Pronunciation

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to speak formally

In a sentence: "They orate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ORATE. It scores 5 points.

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

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

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Is ORATE a Scrabble word?: ORATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does ORATE mean?: to speak formally
How do you use ORATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They orate."
How many points is ORATE worth in Scrabble?: ORATE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ORATE?: ORATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ORATE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BORATE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.