Is COMBINATIONS a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COMBINATIONS mean?

Combinations is a form of COMBINATION.

noun
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
noun
a coordinated sequence of chess moves
noun
a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock
“he forgot the combination to the safe”
noun
a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose
“they were a winning combination”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 18
Words With Friends: 23
Letters: 12

C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + B (3) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + S (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 COMBINATIONS

COMBINATIONS 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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