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Is DEFOLIATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFOLIATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFOLIATION mean?

  1. noun

    the loss of foliage

  2. noun

    causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
17
Letters
11

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + O (1) + L (1) + I (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 15 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 DEFOLIATION

Single letters that turn DEFOLIATION 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

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