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DISTINCTIONS

12 letters · 3 syllables · noun

D 2/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of DISTINCTIONS

noun

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

noun

The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.

"There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking."

noun

Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.

"She had the distinction of meeting the Queen."

Antonyms of DISTINCTIONS

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of DISTINCTIONS in a Sentence

  • "There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking."
  • "She had the distinction of meeting the Queen."

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is DISTINCTIONS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DISTINCTIONS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: DISTINCTIONS uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DISTINCTIONS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter distinctions Total
Scrabble 211111311111 15
WWF 211112411121 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISTINCTIONS

100 words from the letters in DISTINCTIONS

How to Use DISTINCTIONS in Word Games

DISTINCTIONS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISTINCTIONS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DISTINCTIONS

What does DISTINCTIONS mean?
DISTINCTIONS is a noun. That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
Is DISTINCTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISTINCTIONS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISTINCTIONS worth in Scrabble?
DISTINCTIONS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISTINCTIONS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DISTINCTIONS. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.