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Is ATTRITION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ATTRITION mean?

  1. noun

    erosion by friction

  2. noun

    the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

  3. noun

    sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

  4. noun

    a wearing down to weaken or destroy

    “a war of attrition”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

9

Letters

A (1) + T (1) + T (1) + R (1) + I (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 ATTRITION

Single letters that turn ATTRITION 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

Anagrams of ATTRITION

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ATTRITION

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