Is AUTHORISATIONS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AUTHORISATIONS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AUTHORISATIONS mean?

Authorisations is a form of AUTHORISATION.

noun
a document giving an official instruction or command
noun
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
“he has the authority to issue warrants”
noun
official permission or approval
“authority for the program was renewed several times”
noun
the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 17
Words With Friends: n/a
Letters: 14

A (1) + U (1) + T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
Words With FriendsNot listed

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 AUTHORISATIONS

AUTHORISATIONS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

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