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Is ABSORPTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ABSORPTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ABSORPTION mean?

  1. noun

    (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

  2. noun

    (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium

    “the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules”

  3. noun

    the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another

  4. noun

    the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

A (1) + B (3) + S (1) + O (1) + R (1) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ABSORPTION

Single letters that turn ABSORPTION into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of ABSORPTION

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ABSORPTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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