How many points is ILLUMINATE worth in Scrabble?

ILLUMINATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ILLUMINATE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

ILLUMINATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ILLUMINATE means "to throw light in or onto".

/ɪlˈl(j)uməneɪt/

Pronunciation

Pronunciation: /ɪlˈl(j)uməneɪt/

Synonyms: illustrate, quill, bring home, clarify, elucidate, explicitize, sort out, straighten out

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

to throw light in or onto

In a sentence: "They illuminate."

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

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

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

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Is ILLUMINATE a Scrabble word?: ILLUMINATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ILLUMINATE mean?: to throw light in or onto
How do you use ILLUMINATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They illuminate."
How many points is ILLUMINATE worth in Scrabble?: ILLUMINATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ILLUMINATE?: ILLUMINATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ILLUMINATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ILLUMINATED, ILLUMINATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.