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GESTATION

/dʒesˈteɪʃən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

G 2/3
E 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of GESTATION

noun

The period of time during which an infant animal or human physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.

noun

The process of development of a plan or idea.

Synonyms of GESTATION

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is GESTATION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: GESTATION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for GESTATION

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

Letter gestation Total
Scrabble 211111111 10
WWF 311111112 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GESTATION

100 words from the letters in GESTATION

How to Use GESTATION in Word Games

GESTATION is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About GESTATION

What does GESTATION mean?
GESTATION is a noun. The period of time during which an infant animal or human physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.
Is GESTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GESTATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GESTATION worth in Scrabble?
GESTATION is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from GESTATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GESTATION. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GESTATION?
Synonyms of GESTATION include: pregnancy. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.