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Is DIVERSION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIVERSION mean?

  1. noun

    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

    “scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists”

  2. noun

    a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

    “a diversion from the main highway”

  3. noun

    an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + S (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 DIVERSION

Single letters that turn DIVERSION 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 DIVERSION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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