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Is FORNICATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FORNICATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FORNICATION mean?

  1. noun

    voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other

  2. noun

    extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations

    “adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
19
Letters
11

F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + N (1) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 16 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 FORNICATION

Single letters that turn FORNICATION 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 FORNICATION

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