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Is FOUNDATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FOUNDATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FOUNDATION mean?

  1. noun

    the basis on which something is grounded

    “there is little foundation for his objections”

  2. noun

    an institution supported by an endowment

  3. noun

    lowest support of a structure

    “it was built on a base of solid rock”

  4. noun

    education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

    “he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

F (4) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 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 FOUNDATION

Single letters that turn FOUNDATION 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 FOUNDATION

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