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Is CULTIVATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CULTIVATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CULTIVATION mean?

  1. noun

    socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

    “her cultivation was remarkable”

  2. noun

    (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)

  3. noun

    a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

    “they performed with great polish”

  4. noun

    the process of fostering the growth of something

    “the cultivation of bees for honey”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

11

Letters

C (3) + U (1) + L (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 16 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 CULTIVATION

Single letters that turn CULTIVATION 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 CULTIVATION

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