Is CORDON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CORDON is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CORDON mean?
- noun
a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing
- noun
cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank
- noun
adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + O (1) + R (1) + D (2) + O (1) + N (1) = 9 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 CORDON
Single letters that turn CORDON 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
Anagrams of CORDON
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CORDON
The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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