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Is CIRCUMSTANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CIRCUMSTANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CIRCUMSTANCE mean?

  1. noun

    a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

  2. noun

    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

    “the historical context”

  3. noun

    information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

    “another consideration is the time it would take”

  4. noun

    formal ceremony about important occasions

    “pomp and circumstance”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

12

Letters

C (3) + I (1) + R (1) + C (3) + U (1) + M (3) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 20 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 CIRCUMSTANCE

Single letters that turn CIRCUMSTANCE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from CIRCUMSTANCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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