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Is EXEMPTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXEMPTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXEMPTION mean?

  1. noun

    immunity from an obligation or duty

  2. noun

    a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)

    “additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent”

  3. noun

    an act exempting someone

    “he was granted immunity from prosecution”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 20 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 EXEMPTION

Single letters that turn EXEMPTION 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 EXEMPTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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