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/kɹiːˈeɪt/
verb

CREATE Scrabble score: 8 points; the verb means to bring something into existence.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Verb 4 meanings

  1. To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

    “You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red.”

  2. To cause, to bring (a non-object) about by an action, behavior, or event, to occasion.

    “crop failures created food shortages and high prices; his stubbornness created many difficulties”

  3. To confer or invest with a rank or title of nobility, to appoint, ordain or constitute.

    “Henry VIII created him a Duke. Last month, the queen created two barons.”

  4. To be or do something creative, imaginative, originative.

    “Children usually enjoy creating, never mind if it is of any use!”

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Middle English createn, from Latin creātus, the perfect passive participle of creō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). In this sense, mostly displaced Old English wyrċan (whence Modern English work) and ġesċieppan (whence Modern English shape).

Similar and opposite words

Similar
generatemakeinventcausecontrivefermentforgedevelop
Opposite
annihilateextinguishimitatedestroy

CREATE is a familiar six-letter verb built from C, R, E, A, T, and another E. It appears in ENABLE, NWL2023, and Collins, so its word-game status is not limited to one major list. Its score stays modest because only the C is worth more than one point, while its rearrangements and single-letter neighbour are less familiar words.

CREATE at a glance

  • CREATE has six letters and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
  • The verb means to bring something into existence or cause an event.
  • Its two anagrams are ECARTE and CERATE.
  • CREASE is its only one-letter neighbour.

What does CREATE mean, and what is its Scrabble score?

CREATE means to bring something into existence. It can also mean to cause or bring about an event through an action or behavior. You might create a plan, a painting, or a new problem; the same core meaning connects each use.

The base Scrabble score is 8: C is worth 3 points, and R, E, A, T, and the second E are worth 1 point each. A premium letter or word square changes the total, but the plain-tile score does not. CREATE is also listed in ENABLE, NWL2023, and Collins.

Which words rhyme with CREATE or use the same letters?

ECARTE and CERATE use the same six letters as CREATE. Both are less everyday choices than CREATE, so check your game's word list before relying on either anagram. CREASE is a different kind of match: it is the only listed word one letter away from CREATE.

The rhyme set includes state, late, date, rate, and update, along with longer matches such as private, separate, and appreciate. The CREATE Scrabble score is easy to remember, but its anagrams and neighbours are less obvious during a rack search. For a clue about a different six-letter word, browse the related lists.

Rhymes with create

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One letter away

Change one letter, keep the rest
  • CREASE8

Questions people ask

Is CREATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CREATE is included in ENABLE, NWL2023, and Collins. It is a six-letter verb meaning to bring something into existence or cause something to happen. Its base score is 8 points, before any board-square bonuses.
How many points is CREATE worth in Scrabble?
CREATE is worth 8 points on its own. The C contributes 3 points, while R, E, A, T, and the second E contribute 1 point apiece. A premium square can raise the total during a game.
What are the anagrams of CREATE?
The two anagrams are ECARTE and CERATE. CREATE also has one one-letter neighbour, CREASE, which changes a single letter rather than rearranging all the same tiles. Check the word list used in your game before playing unfamiliar forms.

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