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Is RESILIENCE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RESILIENCE mean?

  1. noun

    the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit

  2. noun

    an occurrence of rebounding or springing back

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + I (1) + L (1) + I (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (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 RESILIENCE

Single letters that turn RESILIENCE 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 RESILIENCE

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