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Is DISTRACTION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISTRACTION mean?

  1. noun

    mental turmoil

    “he drives me to distraction”

  2. noun

    an obstacle to attention

  3. noun

    an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations

  4. noun

    the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something

    “conjurers are experts at misdirection”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (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 DISTRACTION

Single letters that turn DISTRACTION 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 DISTRACTION

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