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Is PERTINENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PERTINENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PERTINENCE mean?

  1. noun

    relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 14 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 PERTINENCE

Single letters that turn PERTINENCE 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 PERTINENCE

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