Substitute
Yes, substitute is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does substitute mean?
noun
- a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
- an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
- someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes
verb
- put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt
- be a substitute
The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague
- act as a substitute
She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold
adjective
- capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
a utility infielder
- serving or used in place of another
an alternative plan
- artificial and inferior
ersatz coffee
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for substitute
Word facts
| Letters | 10 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of substitute
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SUBSTITUTE.
Words you can make from substitute
Frequently asked questions
Is substitute a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Substitute 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 substitute worth in Scrabble?
Substitute is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does substitute mean?
Substitute means: a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another.