Is ABSTRACTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ABSTRACTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ABSTRACTION mean?
- noun
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
“he loved her only in the abstract--not in person”
- noun
the act of withdrawing or removing something
- noun
the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
- noun
an abstract painting
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
11
Letters
A (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 15 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 ABSTRACTION
Single letters that turn ABSTRACTION 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
Words you can make from ABSTRACTION
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- botanicas13
- castration12
- abstract12
- abstrict12
- acrobats12
- botanica12
- carabins12
- catboats12
- corbinas12
- abattoirs11
- raincoats11
- tractions11
- acrobat11
- bicorns11
- bicrons11
- bonacis11
- botanic11
- carabin11
- carbons11
- catboat11
- corbans11
- corbina11
- strobic11
- abattoir10
- abrasion10
- airboats10
- bartisan10
- botanist10
- cantoris10
- carnitas10
- carotins10
- castrati10
- castrato10
- citators10
- contrast10
- cortinas10
- crostata10
- ocarinas10
- oscitant10
- raincoat10
- ricottas10
- sorbitan10
- strontic10
- taborins10
- tactions10
- traction10
- transact10
- arabic10
- bacons10
- bancos10
- barcas10
- bicorn10
- bicron10
- binocs10
- bonaci10
- bracts10
- broncs10
- cabins10
- carbon10
- carbos10
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