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Is ALTERATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALTERATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ALTERATION mean?

  1. noun

    an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

    “the change was intended to increase sales”

  2. noun

    the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

  3. noun

    the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

    “it would require a drastic revision of his opinion”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

10

Letters

A (1) + L (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 10 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 ALTERATION

Single letters that turn ALTERATION 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 ALTERATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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