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Is GUMPTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GUMPTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GUMPTION mean?

  1. noun

    sound practical judgment

    “Common sense is not so common”

  2. noun

    fortitude and determination

    “he didn't have the guts to try it”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

8

Letters

G (2) + U (1) + M (3) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 13 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 GUMPTION

Single letters that turn GUMPTION 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 GUMPTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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