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Is COMPREHENSION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COMPREHENSION mean?

  1. noun

    an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

    “how you can do that is beyond my comprehension”

  2. noun

    the relation of comprising something

    “he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

13

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + H (4) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 COMPREHENSION

Single letters that turn COMPREHENSION 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 COMPREHENSION

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