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Is INFLECTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INFLECTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INFLECTION mean?

  1. noun

    a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function

  2. noun

    the patterns of stress and intonation in a language

  3. noun

    deviation from a straight or normal course

  4. noun

    a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + F (4) + L (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 15 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 INFLECTION

Single letters that turn INFLECTION 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 INFLECTION

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