DICTION is a valid Scrabble word — 10 points
Yes. DICTION is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DICTION?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 51 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DICTION is to know. It scores 10 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.3% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DICTION
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
dictionsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How DICTION scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in DICTION, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| i | 2 | 9 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 192,992.
What does DICTION mean in Scrabble?
noun
The choice of words in speech or writing, or the clarity with which words are pronounced.
Good diction can mean wise word choice in a poem or clear enunciation on a stage. An actor trains the voice for crisp diction, while a critic might praise a poet's plain diction. Both senses concern how language is delivered.
How DICTION is used
Used in literary criticism and in talk about speaking or singing.
- The singer's diction was perfect in every line.
- The poem is admired for its simple diction.
- Years of drama school improved her diction.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DICTION and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with DICTION
5 longer words begin with DICTION.
Shorter words from the letters in DICTION
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Common questions about DICTION
- Is DICTION valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DICTION, where it scores 12 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DICTION worth?
- DICTION is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DICTION mean?
- The choice of words in speech or writing, or the clarity with which words are pronounced.
- What letters can be added to DICTION?
- DICTION takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of DICTION:
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