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Is IMITATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, IMITATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMITATION mean?

  1. noun

    the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

  2. noun

    something copied or derived from an original

  3. noun

    copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else

  4. adjective

    not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

    “it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

9

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + I (1) + T (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 11 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 IMITATION

Single letters that turn IMITATION into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

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