LEVIRATE
8-letter word
LEVIRATE is a valid Scrabble word
Is LEVIRATE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — LEVIRATE has 8 |
| 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 LEVIRATE Mean?
the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line
LEVIRATE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
LEVIRATE — Word Stats
Is LEVIRATE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — LEVIRATE scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in LEVIRATE are V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is LEVIRATE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — LEVIRATE scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why LEVIRATE scores 13 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is LEVIRATE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — LEVIRATE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LEVIRATE has 8 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 LEVIRATE's letters: AERIE · AIVER · ALERT · ALIET · ALITE · ALIVE
Is LEVIRATE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — LEVIRATE 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 LEVIRATE:
L______________EL______E Is LEVIRATE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — LEVIRATE 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within LEVIRATE's letters.
Words You Can Make From LEVIRATE
Shorter words hidden in LEVIRATE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within LEVIRATE →Anagrams of LEVIRATE
These words use the exact same letters as LEVIRATE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About LEVIRATE
Is LEVIRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LEVIRATE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is LEVIRATE in Scrabble?
LEVIRATE scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is LEVIRATE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. LEVIRATE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does LEVIRATE mean?
LEVIRATE: the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line
Can LEVIRATE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. LEVIRATE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from LEVIRATE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from LEVIRATE's letters. Short words like AE, AI, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does LEVIRATE have any anagrams?
Yes — LEVIRATE's letters can also spell: RELATIVE.
Is LEVIRATE in the dictionary?
Yes. LEVIRATE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.