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Initiate

Yes, initiate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does initiate mean?

noun

  1. someone new to a field or activity
  2. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
  3. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity it is very familiar to the initiate

verb

  1. bring into being He initiated a new program
  2. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
  3. accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite African men are initiated when they reach puberty

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for initiate

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants5 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of initiate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INITIATE.

Words you can make from initiate

Unscramble INITIATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is initiate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Initiate 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 initiate worth in Scrabble?

Initiate is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does initiate mean?

Initiate means: someone new to a field or activity.