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Is MANIPULATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MANIPULATION mean?

  1. noun

    exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

    “his manipulation of his friends was scandalous”

  2. noun

    the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
22
Letters
12

M (3) + A (1) + N (1) + I (1) + P (3) + U (1) + L (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 MANIPULATION

Single letters that turn MANIPULATION 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

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