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Is DECOLONIZATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DECOLONIZATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 26 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DECOLONIZATION mean?

  1. noun

    the action of changing from colonial to independent status

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

26

Scrabble

30

Words With Friends

14

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + O (1) + L (1) + O (1) + N (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 26 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 DECOLONIZATION

Single letters that turn DECOLONIZATION 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 DECOLONIZATION

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