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Is MOTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MOTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MOTION mean?

  1. noun

    the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

  2. noun

    a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something

  3. noun

    a change of position that does not entail a change of location

    “the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise”

  4. noun

    a state of change

    “they were in a state of steady motion”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

M (3) + O (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 8 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 MOTION

Single letters that turn MOTION into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks2

Back hooks1

Words you can make from MOTION

The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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