How many points is ACTUATOR worth in Scrabble?

ACTUATOR is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACTUATOR?

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

Can you add a letter to ACTUATOR?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ACTUATORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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ACTUATOR

10 pts

ACTUATOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. ACTUATOR is a verb form of actuate. ACTUATE means "start up (a device)".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæk.tjuː.eɪt.ə(ɹ)/

noun

Something that actuates something else, especially a usually electric device that causes a mechanical device (i.e. a mechanism) to be switched on or off, for example an electric motor that opens and closes a valve
Example: The mind is the actuator of the body.
The mechanism that moves the head assembly on a disk drive
A relay that controls the flow of electricity

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ACTUATOR is a verb form of actuate. ACTUATE means "start up (a device)".

In a sentence: "They actuator."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ACTUATE9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after ACTUATOR. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

ACTUATORS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ACTUATOR Scrabble FAQ

Is ACTUATOR a Scrabble word?: ACTUATOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does ACTUATOR mean?: ACTUATOR is a verb form of actuate. ACTUATE means "start up (a device)".
How do you use ACTUATOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They actuator."
How many points is ACTUATOR worth in Scrabble?: ACTUATOR is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACTUATOR?: ACTUATOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ACTUATOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ACTUATORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.