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Is ILLUSTRATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ILLUSTRATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ILLUSTRATION mean?

  1. noun

    artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

  2. noun

    showing by example

  3. noun

    an item of information that is typical of a class or group

    “this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome”

  4. noun

    a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

12

Letters

I (1) + L (1) + L (1) + U (1) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 12 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 ILLUSTRATION

Single letters that turn ILLUSTRATION 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 ILLUSTRATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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