How many points is LITERATE worth in Scrabble?

LITERATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LITERATE?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

LITERATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. LITERATE means "able to read and write".

/ˈlɪtəɹət/

A person who is able to read and write.
A person who was educated but had not taken a university degree; especially a candidate to take holy orders.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

able to read and write

In a sentence: "It is literate."

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

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

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

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

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