How many points is OPTIMATE worth in Scrabble?

OPTIMATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OPTIMATE?

OPTIMATE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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12 pts

OPTIMATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. OPTIMATE means "Roman aristocrat".

/ˈɒptɪmeɪt/

A member of the patrician ruling class in republican Ancient Rome; an aristocrat, a noble.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Roman aristocrat

In a sentence: "The optimate is noted."

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

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

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

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Is OPTIMATE a Scrabble word?: OPTIMATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does OPTIMATE mean?: Roman aristocrat
How do you use OPTIMATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The optimate is noted."
How many points is OPTIMATE worth in Scrabble?: OPTIMATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OPTIMATE?: OPTIMATE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OPTIMATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OPTIMATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.