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Is TEMPTATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TEMPTATION mean?

  1. noun

    something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

  2. noun

    the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid

    “he felt the temptation and his will power weakened”

  3. noun

    the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

    “his enticements were shameless”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

T (1) + E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + T (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 TEMPTATION

Single letters that turn TEMPTATION 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 TEMPTATION

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