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Populate

Yes, populate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does populate mean?

verb

  1. inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of People lived in Africa millions of years ago
  2. fill with inhabitants populate the forest with deer and wild boar for hunting

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for populate

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of populate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters POPULATE.

Words you can make from populate

Unscramble POPULATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is populate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Populate 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 populate worth in Scrabble?

Populate is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does populate mean?

Populate means: inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of.