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INVESTIGATE

[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]

11 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of INVESTIGATE

verb

To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

verb

To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.

"to investigate an unsolved murder"

verb

To conduct an inquiry or examination.

Synonyms of INVESTIGATE

Words with similar meaning

underseek

Examples of INVESTIGATE in a Sentence

  • "to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"
  • "to investigate an unsolved murder"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is INVESTIGATE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, INVESTIGATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: INVESTIGATE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INVESTIGATE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter investigate Total
Scrabble 11411112111 15
WWF 12511113111 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INVESTIGATE

100 words from the letters in INVESTIGATE

10-letter words

estivating 14/17 USUKWWF negativist 14/17 USUKWWF

9-letter words

agentives 13/16 USUKWWF negatives 13/16 USUKWWF genitives 13/16 USUKWWF ingestive 13/16 USUKWWF gestative 13/15 UK vignettes 13/16 USUKWWF naiveties 12/14 USUKWWF tantivies 12/14 USUKWWF instigate 10/12 USUKWWF

8-letter words

envisage 12/15 USUKWWF agentive 12/15 USUKWWF negative 12/15 USUKWWF genitive 12/15 USUKWWF vestigia 12/14 USUKWWF ventages 12/15 USUKWWF vintages 12/15 USUKWWF steeving 12/15 USUKWWF vistaing 12/15 UK vegetant 12/15 USUKWWF vignette 12/15 USUKWWF vegetist 12/14 USUKWWF naivetes 11/13 USWWF vanities 11/13 USUKWWF invitees 11/13 USUKWWF veiniest 11/13 USUKWWF aviettes 11/12 UK estivate 11/12 USUKWWF vitiates 11/12 USUKWWF navettes 11/13 USUKWWF tastevin 11/13 UK nativist 11/13 USUKWWF visitant 11/13 USUKWWF gaieties 9/10 USUKWWF sagenite 9/11 UK tentages 9/11 USUKWWF estating 9/11 USUKWWF tangiest 9/11 USUKWWF anisette 8/9 USUKWWF tetanies 8/9 USUKWWF tetanise 8/9 USUKWWF entities 8/9 USUKWWF

7-letter words

avenges 11/14 USUKWWF genevas 11/14 USUKWWF avising 11/14 UK visaing 11/14 USUKWWF sieving 11/14 USUKWWF viseing 11/14 USUKWWF ventage 11/14 USUKWWF vintage 11/14 USUKWWF eviting 11/14 USUKWWF vestige 11/13 USUKWWF staving 11/14 USUKWWF vesting 11/14 USUKWWF stiving 11/14 UK vatting 11/14 USUKWWF vetting 11/14 USUKWWF naivete 10/12 USWWF invitee 10/12 USUKWWF visitee 10/11 UK naivest 10/12 USUKWWF naivets 10/12 UK natives 10/12 USUKWWF vainest 10/12 USUKWWF tensive 10/12 USUKWWF naivist 10/12 UK invites 10/12 USUKWWF viniest 10/12 USUKWWF aviette 10/11 UK evitate 10/11 UK vitiate 10/11 USUKWWF navette 10/12 USUKWWF stative 10/11 USUKWWF agenise 8/10 UK negates 8/10 USUKWWF easting 8/10 USUKWWF eatings 8/10 USUKWWF genista 8/10 UK ingates 8/10 USUKWWF ingesta 8/10 USUKWWF seating 8/10 USUKWWF tangies 8/10 UK teasing 8/10 USUKWWF tsigane 8/10 UK ignites 8/10 USUKWWF tentage 8/10 USUKWWF gestate 8/9 USUKWWF tagetes 8/9 UK gestant 8/10 UK stating 8/10 USUKWWF tasting 8/10 USUKWWF setting 8/10 USUKWWF testing 8/10 USUKWWF sitting 8/10 USUKWWF etesian 7/8 USUKWWF isatine 7/8 USUKWWF sienite 7/8 USUKWWF neatest 7/8 USUKWWF instate 7/8 USUKWWF

How to Use INVESTIGATE in Word Games

INVESTIGATE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INVESTIGATE

What does INVESTIGATE mean?
INVESTIGATE is a verb. To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
Is INVESTIGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INVESTIGATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INVESTIGATE worth in Scrabble?
INVESTIGATE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from INVESTIGATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INVESTIGATE. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of INVESTIGATE?
Synonyms of INVESTIGATE include: underseek. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.