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Is PERSISTENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PERSISTENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PERSISTENCE mean?

  1. noun

    the property of a continuous and connected period of time

  2. noun

    persistent determination

  3. 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
15
Words With Friends
18
Letters
11

P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + S (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 15 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 PERSISTENCE

Single letters that turn PERSISTENCE 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

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