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Is FORTIFICATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FORTIFICATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FORTIFICATION mean?

  1. noun

    defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

  2. noun

    the art or science of strengthening defenses

  3. noun

    the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

13

Letters

F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + I (1) + F (4) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 21 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 FORTIFICATION

Single letters that turn FORTIFICATION 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 FORTIFICATION

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