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Is ATTENTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ATTENTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ATTENTION mean?

  1. noun

    the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

  2. noun

    the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

    “no medical care was required”

  3. noun

    a general interest that leads people to want to know more

    “She was the center of attention”

  4. noun

    a courteous act indicating affection

    “she tried to win his heart with her many attentions”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

9

Letters

A (1) + T (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 9 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 ATTENTION

Single letters that turn ATTENTION 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 ATTENTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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