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Is INDENTATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INDENTATION mean?

  1. noun

    a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)

  2. noun

    the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion

  3. noun

    the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

  4. noun

    the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

11

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + T (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 INDENTATION

Single letters that turn INDENTATION 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 INDENTATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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