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Is DEFLATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFLATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFLATION mean?

  1. noun

    (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind

    “a constant deflation of the desert landscape”

  2. noun

    a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices

  3. noun

    the act of letting the air out of something

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
15
Letters
9

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 13 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 DEFLATION

Single letters that turn DEFLATION 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

Anagrams of DEFLATION

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEFLATION

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