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Is CONTRACTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CONTRACTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CONTRACTION mean?

  1. noun

    (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

  2. noun

    the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

    “the contraction of a gas on cooling”

  3. noun

    a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds

    “`won't' is a contraction of `will not'”

  4. noun

    the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

11

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 15 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 CONTRACTION

Single letters that turn CONTRACTION 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 CONTRACTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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