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Is PREPARATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PREPARATION mean?

  1. noun

    the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

    “preparations for the ceremony had begun”

  2. noun

    a substance prepared according to a formula

    “the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine”

  3. noun

    the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

    “his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties”

  4. noun

    the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

    “putting them in readiness”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

11

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + P (3) + A (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (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 PREPARATION

Single letters that turn PREPARATION 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 PREPARATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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