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Is CUSHION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CUSHION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CUSHION mean?

  1. verb

    protect from impact

    “cushion the blow”

  2. noun

    a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

    “the old car needed a new set of shocks”

  3. noun

    the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle

  4. noun

    a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

7

Letters

C (3) + U (1) + S (1) + H (4) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 12 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 CUSHION

Single letters that turn CUSHION 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 hooks2

Words you can make from CUSHION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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