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Is PETRIFACTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PETRIFACTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PETRIFACTION mean?

  1. noun

    the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape

  2. noun

    a rock created by petrifaction; an organic object infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

12

Letters

P (3) + E (1) + T (1) + R (1) + I (1) + F (4) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 19 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 PETRIFACTION

Single letters that turn PETRIFACTION 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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