How many points is RADIATE worth in Scrabble?

RADIATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RADIATE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

RADIATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. RADIATE means "to emit rays".

/ˈɹeɪdi.ət/

To extend, send or spread out from a center like radii.
To emit rays or waves.
Example: The stove radiates heat.
To come out or proceed in rays or waves.
Example: The heat radiates from a stove.

Synonyms: irradiate

Radiating from a center; having rays or parts diverging from a center; radiated.
Example: a radiate crystal
Surrounded by rays, such as the head of a saint in a religious picture.
Having parts radiating from the center, like the petals in many flowers.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to emit rays

In a sentence: "They radiate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RADIATE. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is RADIATE a Scrabble word?: RADIATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does RADIATE mean?: to emit rays
How do you use RADIATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They radiate."
How many points is RADIATE worth in Scrabble?: RADIATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RADIATE?: RADIATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RADIATE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ERADIATE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.