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Is TRUNCATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TRUNCATION mean?

  1. noun

    the property of being truncated or short

  2. noun

    the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces)

  3. noun

    the act of cutting short

    “it is an obvious truncation of the verse”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

10

Letters

T (1) + R (1) + U (1) + N (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 TRUNCATION

Single letters that turn TRUNCATION 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 TRUNCATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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