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Is HIBERNATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HIBERNATION mean?

  1. noun

    the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter

  2. noun

    cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals

  3. noun

    the act of retiring into inactivity

    “he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
18
Letters
11

H (4) + I (1) + B (3) + E (1) + R (1) + N (1) + 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 HIBERNATION

Single letters that turn HIBERNATION 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

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