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Is PROTECTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PROTECTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PROTECTION mean?

  1. noun

    the activity of protecting someone or something

    “the witnesses demanded police protection”

  2. noun

    a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

    “they had no protection from the fallout”

  3. noun

    defense against financial failure; financial independence

    “his pension gave him security in his old age”

  4. noun

    the condition of being protected

    “they were huddled together for protection”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 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 PROTECTION

Single letters that turn PROTECTION 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 PROTECTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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