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01 Word definition

complicate

10 letters · 4 vowels · 6 consonants

Is COMPLICATE a word?

Yes. COMPLICATE is a 10-letter verb. make more complicated Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell COMPLICATE?

C-O-M-P-L-I-C-A-T-E

COMPLICATE contains 10 letters, begins with C, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. make more complicated

    “There was a new development that complicated the matter”

2verb

  1. make more complex, intricate, or richer

    “refine a design or pattern”
Synonyms
perplexrefinerarifyelaborate
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score18points
Words With Friends23points
Word length10letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is COMPLICATE spelled?

C1O2M3P4L5I6C7A8T9E10
Starts withCOMFirst 3 letters
Ends withATELast 3 letters
Unique letters9Repeats C
Vowel balance4 / 6Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →10-letter words →Words starting with COM →Words ending in ATE →Words made from COMPLICATE →Words with A →Words with C →Words with E →Words with I →

03 Word-game status

Can you play COMPLICATE?

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Base tile value: 18 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 23 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

More words to explore.

complanate16 ptscompensate16 ptscoradicate15 ptscommentate16 ptscomplicacy23 ptscomplicant18 ptscomplicity21 ptsconfiscate17 ptsconglobate15 ptsconstipate14 ptscoordinate13 ptscoacervate17 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About COMPLICATE.

How do you spell COMPLICATE?

COMPLICATE is spelled C-O-M-P-L-I-C-A-T-E. It contains 10 letters.