How many points is LITERATE worth in Scrabble?

LITERATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LITERATE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

LITERATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LITERATE means "one who can read and write".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

one who can read and write

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

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

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

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

= 8

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