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Is PUNCTUATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PUNCTUATION mean?

  1. noun

    something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

  2. noun

    the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases

  3. noun

    the use of certain marks to clarify meaning of written material by grouping words grammatically into sentences and clauses and phrases

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

11

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) + U (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 PUNCTUATION

Single letters that turn PUNCTUATION 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 PUNCTUATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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