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Is DISCRETION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISCRETION mean?

  1. noun

    freedom to act or judge on one's own

  2. noun

    knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

    “the servants showed great tact and discretion”

  3. noun

    refined taste; tact

  4. noun

    the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + E (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 DISCRETION

Single letters that turn DISCRETION 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

Anagrams of DISCRETION

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Words you can make from DISCRETION

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