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Is DEPRESSION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEPRESSION mean?

  1. noun

    a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

  2. noun

    a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment

  3. noun

    a sunken or depressed geological formation

  4. noun

    sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (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 DEPRESSION

Single letters that turn DEPRESSION 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 DEPRESSION

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