How many points is ELECTORATE worth in Scrabble?

ELECTORATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ELECTORATE?

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

Can you add a letter to ELECTORATE?

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

Scrabble

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ELECTORATE

12 pts

ELECTORATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ELECTORATE means "the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector".

Meaning & examples

/ɪˈlɛktəɹət/

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktəɹət/

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noun

The dominion of an Elector in the Holy Roman Empire.
The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote.
Example: The votes have been counted and the electorate has spoken.
The geographic area encompassing an electoral district.
Example: The electorate of Finchley borders on the electorate of Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh, splitting the new housing estate of Royal Cupolas.

Synonyms: constituency, district, division, electoral district, riding, seat, ward

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector

In a sentence: "The electorate is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ELECTORATE. It scores 12 points.

Front hooks

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

SELECTORATE13 pts

Back hooks

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

ELECTORATES13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

ELECTORATE Scrabble FAQ

Is ELECTORATE a Scrabble word?: ELECTORATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ELECTORATE mean?: the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector
How do you use ELECTORATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The electorate is noted."
How many points is ELECTORATE worth in Scrabble?: ELECTORATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ELECTORATE?: ELECTORATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ELECTORATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SELECTORATE, ELECTORATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.