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Is GERMINATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GERMINATION mean?

  1. noun

    the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow

  2. noun

    the origin of some development

    “the germination of their discontent”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

11

Letters

G (2) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + 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 GERMINATION

Single letters that turn GERMINATION 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 GERMINATION

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