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Is DETERMINATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETERMINATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETERMINATION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

    “the determination of molecular structures”

  2. noun

    the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

    “his determination showed in his every movement”

  3. noun

    a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

    “a decision unfavorable to the opposition”

  4. noun

    deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

    “the determination of grammatical inflections”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

13

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 16 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 DETERMINATION

Single letters that turn DETERMINATION 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 DETERMINATION

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