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Penetrate

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

What does penetrate mean?

verb

  1. pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance The bullet penetrated her chest
  2. come to understand
  3. become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions It dawned on him that she had betrayed him

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for penetrate

Word facts

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

Anagrams of penetrate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PENETRATE.

Words you can make from penetrate

Unscramble PENETRATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is penetrate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Penetrate 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 penetrate worth in Scrabble?

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

What does penetrate mean?

Penetrate means: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance.