Is DONATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DONATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DONATION mean?
- noun
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
- noun
act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
8
Letters
D (2) + O (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 9 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 DONATION
Single letters that turn DONATION 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 DONATION
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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