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Is INTERPRETATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INTERPRETATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTERPRETATION mean?

  1. noun

    a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

  2. noun

    the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

    “her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving”

  3. noun

    an explanation that results from interpreting something

    “the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence”

  4. noun

    an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

    “the edict was subject to many interpretations”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

14

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 16 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 INTERPRETATION

Single letters that turn INTERPRETATION 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 INTERPRETATION

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