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Is COMMENCEMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COMMENCEMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COMMENCEMENT mean?

  1. noun

    the time at which something is supposed to begin

    “they got an early start”

  2. noun

    an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred

  3. noun

    the act of starting something

    “he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

29

Words With Friends

12

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 22 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 COMMENCEMENT

Single letters that turn COMMENCEMENT 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 COMMENCEMENT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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