How many points is MELIORATE worth in Scrabble?

MELIORATE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MELIORATE?

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

Can you add a letter to MELIORATE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MELIORATE

11 pts

MELIORATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. MELIORATE means "improve".

Meaning & examples

/miːli.əɹeɪt/

verb

To make better; to improve; to solve a problem.
Example: They offered some compromises in an effort to meliorate the disagreement.
To become better.

Synonyms: ameliorate

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

improve

In a sentence: "They meliorate."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MELIORATE. It scores 11 points.

Front hooks

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AMELIORATE12 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

MELIORATE Scrabble FAQ

Is MELIORATE a Scrabble word?: MELIORATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does MELIORATE mean?: improve
How do you use MELIORATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They meliorate."
How many points is MELIORATE worth in Scrabble?: MELIORATE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MELIORATE?: MELIORATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MELIORATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMELIORATE, MELIORATED, MELIORATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.