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Is DESOLATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DESOLATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESOLATION mean?

  1. noun

    the state of being decayed or destroyed

  2. noun

    a bleak and desolate atmosphere

    “the nakedness of the landscape”

  3. noun

    sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned

  4. noun

    an event that results in total destruction

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + O (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 11 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 DESOLATION

Single letters that turn DESOLATION 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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