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Is PURGATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PURGATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PURGATION mean?

  1. noun

    purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

  2. noun

    a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites

  3. noun

    the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + R (1) + G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 12 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 PURGATION

Single letters that turn PURGATION 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 PURGATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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