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Is ACCEPTANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ACCEPTANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ACCEPTANCE mean?

  1. noun

    the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

    “he gave credence to the gossip”

  2. noun

    the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

    “its adoption by society”

  3. noun

    the state of being acceptable and accepted

    “torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club”

  4. noun

    (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

10

Letters

A (1) + C (3) + C (3) + E (1) + P (3) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 18 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 ACCEPTANCE

Single letters that turn ACCEPTANCE 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 ACCEPTANCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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