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Is APPRECIATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does APPRECIATION mean?

  1. noun

    understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

    “he has a good grasp of accounting practices”

  2. noun

    delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)

    “arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success”

  3. noun

    an expression of gratitude

    “he expressed his appreciation in a short note”

  4. noun

    a favorable judgment

    “a small token in admiration of your works”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

12

Letters

A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + I (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 APPRECIATION

Single letters that turn APPRECIATION 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 APPRECIATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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