How many points is RADIATE worth in Scrabble?

RADIATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RADIATE?

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

Can you add a letter to RADIATE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RADIATE

8 pts

RADIATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. RADIATE means "spread out from a centre".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹeɪdi.ət/

noun

One of the Radiata.

verb

To extend, send or spread out from a center like radii.
To emit rays or waves.
Example: The stove radiates heat.
To come out or proceed in rays or waves.
Example: The heat radiates from a stove.

Synonyms: irradiate

adjective

Radiating from a center; having rays or parts diverging from a center; radiated.
Example: a radiate crystal
Surrounded by rays, such as the head of a saint in a religious picture.
Having parts radiating from the center, like the petals in many flowers.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

spread out from a centre

In a sentence: "They radiate."

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Front hooks

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

ERADIATE9 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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RADIATE Scrabble FAQ

Is RADIATE a Scrabble word?: RADIATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does RADIATE mean?: spread out from a centre
How do you use RADIATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They radiate."
How many points is RADIATE worth in Scrabble?: RADIATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RADIATE?: RADIATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RADIATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ERADIATE, RADIATED, RADIATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.