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Designate

Yes, designate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does designate mean?

verb

  1. assign a name or title to
  2. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
  3. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively I showed the customer the glove section

adjective

  1. appointed but not yet installed in office

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for designate

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of designate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DESIGNATE.

Words you can make from designate

Unscramble DESIGNATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is designate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Designate 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 designate worth in Scrabble?

Designate is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does designate mean?

Designate means: assign a name or title to.