COMPULSIONS
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of COMPULSIONS
An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
"During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke."
The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).
Examples of COMPULSIONS in a Sentence
- "During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke."
Word Details
Is COMPULSIONS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPULSIONS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMPULSIONS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMPULSIONS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | p | u | l | s | i | o | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPULSIONS
100 words from the letters in COMPULSIONS
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How to Use COMPULSIONS in Word Games
COMPULSIONS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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