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Is ADOLESCENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ADOLESCENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ADOLESCENCE mean?

  1. noun

    the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood

  2. noun

    in the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

11

Letters

A (1) + D (2) + O (1) + L (1) + E (1) + S (1) + C (3) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 16 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 ADOLESCENCE

Single letters that turn ADOLESCENCE 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 ADOLESCENCE

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