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Is ADULTERATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ADULTERATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ADULTERATION mean?

  1. noun

    being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating

  2. noun

    the act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

12

Letters

A (1) + D (2) + U (1) + L (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 13 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 ADULTERATION

Single letters that turn ADULTERATION 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

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