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Is ELABORATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ELABORATION mean?

  1. noun

    addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail

    “a few remarks added in amplification and defense”

  2. noun

    the result of improving something

    “he described a refinement of this technique”

  3. noun

    a discussion that provides additional information

  4. noun

    marked by elaborately complex detail

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

11

Letters

E (1) + L (1) + A (1) + B (3) + O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (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 ELABORATION

Single letters that turn ELABORATION 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

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