Is ION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ION mean?
- noun
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
3
Scrabble
4
Words With Friends
3
Letters
I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 3 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 ION
Single letters that turn ION into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from ION
The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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