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Is SENSATIONALIST a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SENSATIONALIST mean?

  1. noun

    someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

14

Letters

S (1) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (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 SENSATIONALIST

Single letters that turn SENSATIONALIST 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

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