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Is VINDICATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, VINDICATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does VINDICATION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

    “friends provided a vindication of his position”

  2. noun

    the justification for some act or belief

    “he offered a persuasive defense of the theory”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

11

Letters

V (4) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 17 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 VINDICATION

Single letters that turn VINDICATION 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 VINDICATION

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