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Is PREHENSION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PREHENSION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + H (4) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 PREHENSION

Single letters that turn PREHENSION 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 PREHENSION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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