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Is SCINTILLATIONS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SCINTILLATIONS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCINTILLATIONS mean?

Scintillations is a form of SCINTILLATION.

  1. noun

    (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle

  2. noun

    a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

  3. noun

    a brilliant display of wit

  4. noun

    the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
21
Letters
14

S (1) + C (3) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + I (1) + L (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 16 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 SCINTILLATIONS

SCINTILLATIONS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from SCINTILLATIONS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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