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Is DERIVATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DERIVATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DERIVATION mean?

  1. noun

    the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)

    “he prefers shoes of Italian derivation”

  2. noun

    (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

  3. noun

    a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions

  4. noun

    (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation

    “`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + V (4) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 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 DERIVATION

Single letters that turn DERIVATION 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 DERIVATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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