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Is INHIBITION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INHIBITION mean?

  1. noun

    (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

  2. noun

    the quality of being inhibited

  3. noun

    (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part

    “the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve”

  4. noun

    the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

    “they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + H (4) + I (1) + B (3) + I (1) + 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 INHIBITION

Single letters that turn INHIBITION 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 INHIBITION

The 51 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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