DENTATE
7-letter word
DENTATE is a valid Scrabble word
Is DENTATE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DENTATE has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DENTATE Mean?
having toothlike projections in the margin
DENTATE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers.
DENTATE — Word Stats
Is DENTATE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DENTATE scores 8 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 8 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 8 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 9 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 8 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Is DENTATE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DENTATE scores 9 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DENTATE scores 9 pts in WWF vs 8 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DENTATE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DENTATE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DENTATE has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DENTATE's letters: ANTED · DANTE · DENAT · DETAT · DETTE · EATEN
Is DENTATE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DENTATE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DENTATE:
D____________ED_____E Is DENTATE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DENTATE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DENTATE's letters.
Words You Can Make From DENTATE
Shorter words hidden in DENTATE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DENTATE →Anagrams of DENTATE
No perfect anagrams exist for DENTATE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DENTATE
Is DENTATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DENTATE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DENTATE in Scrabble?
DENTATE scores 8 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 9 points.
Is DENTATE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DENTATE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 9 points.
What does DENTATE mean?
DENTATE: having toothlike projections in the margin
Can DENTATE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DENTATE has 7 letters.
What words can you make from DENTATE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DENTATE's letters. Short words like AD, AE, AN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DENTATE have any anagrams?
No. DENTATE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DENTATE in the dictionary?
Yes. DENTATE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.