ERECTION
/ɪˈɹɛkʃən/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ERECTION
The act of building or putting up or together of something.
Anything erected or built.
"The Empire State Building was once the world's tallest erection."
The physiological process by which erectile tissue, such as a penis or clitoris, becomes erect by being engorged with blood.
Examples of ERECTION in a Sentence
- "The Empire State Building was once the world's tallest erection."
Word Details
Is ERECTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ERECTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ERECTION uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ERECTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | r | e | c | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ERECTION
100 words from the letters in ERECTION
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How to Use ERECTION in Word Games
ERECTION is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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