How many points is DEBATE worth in Scrabble?

DEBATE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEBATE?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEBATED, DEBATER, DEBATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

DEBATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DEBATE means "to argue about".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to argue about

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

Add one letter after DEBATE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

= 9

Is DEBATE a Scrabble word?: DEBATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is DEBATE worth in Scrabble?: DEBATE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEBATE?: DEBATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEBATE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEBATED, DEBATER, DEBATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.