Is OPINION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OPINION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OPINION mean?
- noun
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
“my opinion differs from yours”
- noun
a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
“his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page”
- noun
a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
“he asked for a poll of public opinion”
- noun
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
“opinions are usually written by a single judge”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
7
Letters
O (1) + P (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 9 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 OPINION
Single letters that turn OPINION 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 OPINION
The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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