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Is PERCEPTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PERCEPTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PERCEPTION mean?

  1. noun

    the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

  2. noun

    a way of conceiving something

    “Luther had a new perception of the Bible”

  3. noun

    the process of perceiving

  4. noun

    knowledge gained by perceiving

    “a man admired for the depth of his perception”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + C (3) + E (1) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 16 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 PERCEPTION

Single letters that turn PERCEPTION 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 PERCEPTION

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