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Is DISTINCTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISTINCTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISTINCTION mean?

  1. noun

    a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

    “it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation”

  2. noun

    high status importance owing to marked superiority

    “a scholar of great eminence”

  3. noun

    a distinguishing difference between similar things or people

    “he learned the distinction between gold and lead”

  4. noun

    an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority

    “she graduated with the highest distinction”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 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 DISTINCTION

Single letters that turn DISTINCTION 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 DISTINCTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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