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Is PERSEVERATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PERSEVERATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PERSEVERATION mean?

  1. noun

    the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it

  2. noun

    the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

    “his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
21
Letters
13

P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + S (1) + E (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 18 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 PERSEVERATION

Single letters that turn PERSEVERATION 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 PERSEVERATION

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