Irritate
Yes, irritate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does irritate mean?
verb
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
- excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
Aspirin irritates my stomach
- excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus
irritate the glands of a leaf
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for irritate
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of irritate
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters IRRITATE.
Words you can make from irritate
Frequently asked questions
Is irritate a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Irritate 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 irritate worth in Scrabble?
Irritate is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does irritate mean?
Irritate means: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.