nine-letter word · 11 points
Is ASSOCIATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ASSOCIATE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “make a logical or causal connection”.
Quick answer
Is ASSOCIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ASSOCIATE is a valid 9-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble
- 11 pts
- Words With Friends
- 12 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
ASSOCIATE meaning and definition
ASSOCIATE has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
ASSOCIATE as a verb
- Make a logical or causal connection.
- Keep company with; hang out with.
- Bring or come into association or action.
ASSOCIATE as a noun
- A person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor.
ASSOCIATE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
ASSOCIATE scores 11 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is C, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 12 |
ASSOCIATE on premium squares
On a double word square ASSOCIATE scores 22 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 33. Putting C on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 9 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of ASSOCIATE
No other word uses exactly the letters in ASSOCIATE.
Unscramble ASSOCIATE: 282 words from its letters
The letters A, S, S, O, C, I, A, T, E make 282 shorter words, up to 8 letters long. Most common first.
- set3
- case6
- tie3
- act5
- seat4
- toss4
- cast6
- cost6
- east4
- coat6
- so2
- ace5
- stoic7
- ice5
- toe3
- cat5
- cite6
- tai3
- coast7
- sit3
- site4
- as2
- sec5
- eat3
- ass3
- sea3
- tea3
- oat3
- os2
- sect6
- sic5
- aa2
- ai2
- at2
- cassia8
- caste7
- cos5
- costa7
- cot5
- eta3
- io2
- iota4
- oasis5
- sac5
- scat6
- scots7
- seta4
- si2
- taco6
- tao3
- taos4
- te2
- ti2
- asset5
- scot6
- seacoast10
- sis3
- aas3
- acts6
- ascites9
- ascot7
- asea4
- ate3
- ciao6
- cis5
- coati7
- coss6
- cosset8
- costs7
- cote6
- ea2
- eas3
- eats4
- ectasia9
- ectasis9
- es2
- est3
- it2
- oast4
- oca5
- ois3
- otic6
- sat3
- sate4
- seats5
- siesta6
- sos3
- sot3
- ta2
- tasse5
- tec5
- tic5
- toea4
- acai6
- acais7
- acates8
- aces6
- aceta7
- acta6
- ae2
- aecia7
- aesc6
- aia3
- aias4
- ais3
- ait3
- aits4
- ao2
- asci6
- ascots8
- assai5
- assot5
- ates4
- atoc6
- atocia8
- atocias9
- atocs7
- ats3
- caa5
- caas6
Words like ASSOCIATE
One-letter changes to ASSOCIATE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to ASSOCIATE
- associated13
- associates12
More 9-letter words starting with AS
- ascendant12
- ascendent12
- assurance11
- ascertain11
- assertion9
- assistant9
- ascending13
- ascension11
- ascetical13
- asparagus12
- aspersion11
- assurgent10
- asthmatic16
- astrakhan16
- assertive12
- assiduity13
- assigning11
- assuredly13
ASSOCIATE word facts
ASSOCIATE is a 9-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 5 vowels (A, O, I and E) and 4 consonants, with S and A repeated. It starts with A and ends with E. By corpus frequency, ASSOCIATE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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ASSOCIATE Scrabble word FAQ
Is ASSOCIATE a Scrabble word?
Yes. ASSOCIATE is a valid 9-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does ASSOCIATE mean?
ASSOCIATE is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “make a logical or causal connection”.
How many points is ASSOCIATE worth in Scrabble?
ASSOCIATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble: A (1) + S (1) + S (1) + O (1) + C (3) + I (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 22, and on a triple word square 33.
How many points is ASSOCIATE in Words With Friends?
ASSOCIATE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does ASSOCIATE have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in ASSOCIATE, but 282 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in ASSOCIATE?
You can make 282 shorter words from the letters in ASSOCIATE, including SET, CASE, TIE and ACT.
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