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Is PROBATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PROBATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PROBATION mean?

  1. noun

    a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

  2. noun

    a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself

  3. noun

    (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court

    “probation is part of the sentencing process”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + B (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 13 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 PROBATION

Single letters that turn PROBATION 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 PROBATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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