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Is INFLICTION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INFLICTION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

  2. noun

    an act causing pain or damage

  3. noun

    something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

    “washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + F (4) + L (1) + I (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 INFLICTION

Single letters that turn INFLICTION 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 INFLICTION

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