ATTENTION
/əˈtɛn.ʃən/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, interjection
Definition of ATTENTION
Mental focus.
"Please direct your attention to the following words."
An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
A state of alertness in the standing position.
"The company will now come to attention."
Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
A call for people to be quiet/stop doing what they are presently doing and pay heed to what they are to be told or shown.
Examples of ATTENTION in a Sentence
- "Please direct your attention to the following words."
- "The company will now come to attention."
Word Details
Is ATTENTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ATTENTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ATTENTION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ATTENTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | t | t | e | n | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ATTENTION
100 words from the letters in ATTENTION
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How to Use ATTENTION in Word Games
ATTENTION is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ATTENTION to find 100 additional valid words.