Explanation
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:24 pts11 letters
Definition of Explanation
noun
- The act or process of explaining.
"The explanation was long and drawn-out."
- Something that explains, makes understandable.
"An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found."
- A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.
Anagrams of Explanation
No exact anagrams found for "explanation". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "explanation" and rearranging:
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
e1
x8
p3
l1
a1
n1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Explanation
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 "Explanation"
Explanation is a 11-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Explanation" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "explanation" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.