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Is DECLINE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DECLINE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DECLINE mean?

  1. verb

    grow worse

    “Conditions in the slum worsened”

  2. noun

    change toward something smaller or lower

  3. verb

    refuse to accept

    “He refused my offer of hospitality”

  4. verb

    show unwillingness towards

    “he declined to join the group on a hike”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 10 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 DECLINE

Single letters that turn DECLINE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from DECLINE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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