Is DURATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DURATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DURATION mean?
- noun
the period of time during which something continues
- noun
the property of enduring or continuing in time
- noun
continuance in time
“the ceremony was of short duration”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
8
Letters
D (2) + U (1) + R (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 DURATION
Single letters that turn DURATION 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 DURATION
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- auditor8
- diatron8
- rotunda8
- unitard8
- rainout7
- adroit7
- around7
- diuron7
- donair7
- durian7
- durion7
- inroad7
- ordain7
- rotund7
- tundra7
- untrod7
- aroint6
- nutria6
- outran6
- ration6
- turion6
- adorn6
- andro6
- aroid6
- audio6
- audit6
- danio6
- daunt6
- dinar6
- donut6
- doura6
- drain6
- droit6
- nadir6
- radio6
- radon6
- rando6
- ranid6
- round6
- tardo6
- tondi6
- triad6
- intro5
- nairu5
- nitro5
- noria5
- ratio5
- riant5
- rutin5
- tauon5
- train5
- trona5
- adit5
- arid5
- darn5
- dart5
- dato5
- daut5
- dino5
- dint5
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