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Is DECRYPTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DECRYPTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DECRYPTION mean?

  1. noun

    the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text

    “a secret key or password is required for decryption”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + R (1) + Y (4) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 18 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 DECRYPTION

Single letters that turn DECRYPTION 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 DECRYPTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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