How many points is NOVATE worth in Scrabble?

NOVATE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NOVATE?

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

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

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9 pts

NOVATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. NOVATE means "substitute one thing in place of another".

To replace something with something new
To replace a contract (especially a financial contract) with one or more new contracts.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

substitute one thing in place of another

In a sentence: "They novate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NOVATE. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is NOVATE a Scrabble word?: NOVATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does NOVATE mean?: substitute one thing in place of another
How do you use NOVATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They novate."
How many points is NOVATE worth in Scrabble?: NOVATE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NOVATE?: NOVATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NOVATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NOVATED, NOVATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.