How many points is INITIATE worth in Scrabble?

INITIATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INITIATE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

INITIATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. INITIATE means "to originate".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to originate

Check the Scrabble meaning of INITIATE. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is INITIATE a Scrabble word?: INITIATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is INITIATE worth in Scrabble?: INITIATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INITIATE?: INITIATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to INITIATE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes INITIATED, INITIATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.