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Is PRESERVATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PRESERVATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PRESERVATION mean?

  1. noun

    the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

  2. noun

    the condition of being (well or ill) preserved

  3. noun

    a process that saves organic substances from decay

  4. noun

    an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

12

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + E (1) + R (1) + V (4) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 17 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 PRESERVATION

Single letters that turn PRESERVATION 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 PRESERVATION

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