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Is PERSUASION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PERSUASION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PERSUASION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

  2. noun

    a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

    “my opinion differs from yours”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + S (1) + U (1) + A (1) + S (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 12 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 PERSUASION

Single letters that turn PERSUASION 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 PERSUASION

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