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Candidate

Yes, candidate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does candidate mean?

noun

  1. a politician who is running for public office
  2. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for candidate

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of candidate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CANDIDATE.

Words you can make from candidate

Unscramble CANDIDATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is candidate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Candidate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is candidate worth in Scrabble?

Candidate is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does candidate mean?

Candidate means: a politician who is running for public office.