Absolution
/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts10 letters
Definition of Absolution
noun
- An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
- Forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
- The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
- An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
"Government ... granting absolution to the nation."
- An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
Anagrams of Absolution
No exact anagrams found for "absolution". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "absolution" and rearranging:
Letter Values
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l1
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n1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Absolution
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Absolution"
Absolution is a 10-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Absolution" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "absolution" is a medium-scoring word.