Is DEFORMATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFORMATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEFORMATION mean?
- noun
a change for the worse
- noun
alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
- noun
the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
11
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 17 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 DEFORMATION
Single letters that turn DEFORMATION 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 DEFORMATION
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- dentiform15
- formation14
- informed14
- moderation13
- deiform13
- admonitor12
- dominator12
- monitored12
- fermion12
- fireman12
- foamier12
- footman12
- footmen12
- foramen12
- foreman12
- formant12
- formate12
- defoam12
- deform12
- fandom12
- farmed12
- firmed12
- foamed12
- formed12
- framed12
- demotion11
- dominate11
- dormient11
- marooned11
- mediator11
- moderato11
- motioned11
- radiomen11
- defiant11
- fainted11
- fordone11
- fronted11
- indraft11
- famine11
- fantom11
- femora11
- firman11
- foamer11
- foeman11
- foment11
- fomite11
- format11
- inform11
- maftir11
- famed11
- fremd11
- anteroom10
- motioner10
- remotion10
- amidone10
- domaine10
- doomier10
- doorman10
- doormat10
- doormen10
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