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Dictate

Yes, dictate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does dictate mean?

noun

  1. an authoritative rule
  2. a guiding principle the dictates of reason

verb

  1. issue commands or orders for
  2. say out loud for the purpose of recording He dictated a report to his secretary
  3. rule as a dictator

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for dictate

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of dictate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DICTATE.

Words you can make from dictate

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Frequently asked questions

Is dictate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Dictate 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 dictate worth in Scrabble?

Dictate is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does dictate mean?

Dictate means: an authoritative rule.