Is UNCTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, UNCTIONS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does UNCTIONS mean?
Unctions is a form of UNCTION.
- noun
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
- noun
smug self-serving earnestness
- noun
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
- noun
anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
8
Letters
U (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 10 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 UNCTIONS
Single letters that turn UNCTIONS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from UNCTIONS
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- nuncios9
- suction9
- unction9
- coitus8
- conins8
- counts8
- cousin8
- cunits8
- cutins8
- nuncio8
- tocsin8
- tonics8
- tunics8
- nonsuit7
- cions7
- coins7
- conin7
- conns7
- conus7
- count7
- cunit7
- cutin7
- cutis7
- icons7
- ictus7
- incus7
- ontic7
- scion7
- scout7
- sonic7
- stoic7
- tonic7
- tunic7
- uncos7
- nitons6
- outsin6
- unions6
- unison6
- cion6
- cist6
- coin6
- coni6
- conn6
- cons6
- cost6
- cots6
- cuts6
- icon6
- otic6
- scot6
- scut6
- tics6
- unci6
- unco6
- niton5
- nonis5
- nouns5
- nutso5
- snout5
- suint5
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