Benediction
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts11 letters
Definition of Benediction
noun
- A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
"to pronounce / give / say the benediction; the nuptial benediction; a parting benediction"
- In the Anglican church, the ceremony used to institute an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
- A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.
- Help, good fortune or reward from God or another supernatural source.
Anagrams of Benediction
No exact anagrams found for "benediction". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
b3
e1
n1
e1
d2
i1
c3
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Benediction
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 "Benediction"
Benediction is a 11-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Benediction" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "benediction" is a high-scoring word.