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Is RUINATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RUINATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUINATION mean?

  1. noun

    an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

    “you have brought ruin on this entire family”

  2. noun

    an event that results in destruction

  3. noun

    failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

  4. noun

    destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

9

Letters

R (1) + U (1) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 9 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 RUINATION

Single letters that turn RUINATION 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

Anagrams of RUINATION

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RUINATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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