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Is OPPRESSION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OPPRESSION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OPPRESSION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of subjugating by cruelty

    “the tyrant's oppression of the people”

  2. noun

    the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted"

  3. noun

    a feeling of being oppressed

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

O (1) + P (3) + P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 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 OPPRESSION

Single letters that turn OPPRESSION 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 OPPRESSION

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