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Is MODERNIZATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MODERNIZATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 25 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MODERNIZATION mean?

  1. noun

    making modern in appearance or behavior

    “the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process”

  2. noun

    a modernized version (as of a play)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

25

Scrabble

28

Words With Friends

13

Letters

M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + N (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 25 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 MODERNIZATION

Single letters that turn MODERNIZATION 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 MODERNIZATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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