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Is OPTION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OPTION mean?

  1. noun

    the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited

  2. noun

    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

    “what option did I have?”

  3. noun

    the act of choosing or selecting

    “your choice of colors was unfortunate”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

O (1) + P (3) + 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 OPTION

Single letters that turn OPTION 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

Anagrams of OPTION

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from OPTION

The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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