How many points is LITERATES worth in Scrabble?

LITERATES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LITERATES?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

LITERATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. LITERATES means "literate".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

literate

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

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

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

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