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Is DILAPIDATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DILAPIDATION mean?

  1. noun

    a state of deterioration due to old age or long use

  2. noun

    the process of becoming dilapidated

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

12

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + L (1) + A (1) + P (3) + I (1) + D (2) + 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 DILAPIDATION

Single letters that turn DILAPIDATION 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 DILAPIDATION

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