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Is DESIGNATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESIGNATION mean?

  1. noun

    identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

  2. noun

    the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

    “the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee”

  3. noun

    the act of designating or identifying something

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + I (1) + G (2) + N (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 DESIGNATION

Single letters that turn DESIGNATION 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 DESIGNATION

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