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Is CONVECTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CONVECTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CONVECTION mean?

  1. noun

    the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion

  2. noun

    (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
22
Letters
10

C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + V (4) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 17 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 CONVECTION

Single letters that turn CONVECTION 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 CONVECTION

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