Is ACTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ACTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ACTION mean?
- noun
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
“there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions”
- noun
the state of being active
“his sphere of activity”
- noun
a military engagement
“he saw action in Korea”
- noun
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
“the action of natural forces”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 8 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 ACTION
Single letters that turn ACTION into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of ACTION
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ACTION
The 58 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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