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Is SUBTRACTION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBTRACTION mean?

  1. noun

    an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated

    “the subtraction of three from four leaves one”

  2. noun

    the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)

    “he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

11

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + B (3) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + 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 SUBTRACTION

Single letters that turn SUBTRACTION 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 SUBTRACTION

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