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Is PREOCCUPATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PREOCCUPATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PREOCCUPATION mean?

  1. noun

    an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

  2. noun

    the mental state of being preoccupied by something

  3. noun

    the act of taking occupancy before someone else does

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

27

Words With Friends

13

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + O (1) + C (3) + C (3) + U (1) + P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 21 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 PREOCCUPATION

Single letters that turn PREOCCUPATION 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 PREOCCUPATION

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