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INVENTION

/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Unscramble INVENTION Find Scrabble words

Definition of INVENTION

noun

Something invented.

"I'm afraid there was no burglar. It was all the housekeeper's invention."

noun

The act of inventing.

"The invention of the printing press was probably the most significant innovation of the medieval ages."

noun

The capacity to invent.

"It took quite a bit of invention to come up with a plan, but we did it."

Synonyms of INVENTION

Words with similar meaning

discovery

Examples of INVENTION in a Sentence

  • "I'm afraid there was no burglar. It was all the housekeeper's invention."
  • "The invention of the printing press was probably the most significant innovation of the medieval ages."
  • "It took quite a bit of invention to come up with a plan, but we did it."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is INVENTION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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

Letter Values for INVENTION

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

Letter invention Total
Scrabble 114111111 12
WWF 125121112 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INVENTION

72 words from the letters in INVENTION

7-letter words

invenit 10/13 UK

6-letter words

invite 9/11 USUKWWF invent 9/12 USUKWWF intine 6/8 USUKWWF tinnie 6/8 UK intone 6/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

venin 8/11 USUKWWF envoi 8/10 USUKWWF ovine 8/10 USUKWWF inone 5/7 UK inion 5/7 USUKWWF ninon 5/8 USUKWWF innit 5/7 UK nonet 5/7 USUKWWF tenno 5/7 UK tenon 5/7 USUKWWF tonne 5/7 USUKWWF niton 5/7 USUKWWF noint 5/7 UK

4-letter words

nevi 7/9 USUKWWF vein 7/9 USUKWWF vine 7/9 USUKWWF oven 7/9 USUKWWF vino 7/9 USUKWWF vite 7/8 UK vent 7/9 USUKWWF vint 7/9 UK veto 7/8 USUKWWF vote 7/8 USUKWWF nine 4/6 USUKWWF neon 4/6 USUKWWF none 4/6 USUKWWF nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF inti 4/5 USUKWWF tenn 4/6 UK note 4/5 USUKWWF tone 4/5 USUKWWF into 4/5 USUKWWF oint 4/5 UK

3-letter words

vie 6/7 USUKWWF vin 6/8 UK voe 6/7 USUKWWF von 6/8 UK vet 6/7 USUKWWF inn 3/5 USUKWWF eon 3/4 USUKWWF one 3/4 USUKWWF ion 3/4 USUKWWF non 3/5 UK tie 3/3 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF toe 3/3 USUKWWF not 3/4 USUKWWF ton 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

nv 5/7 UK en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF oe 2/2 USWWF io 2/2 UK oi 2/2 UK no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF to 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use INVENTION in Word Games

INVENTION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INVENTION to find 72 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INVENTION

What does INVENTION mean?
INVENTION is a noun. Something invented.
Is INVENTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INVENTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INVENTION worth in Scrabble?
INVENTION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INVENTION?
You can make 72 words from the letters in INVENTION. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of INVENTION?
Synonyms of INVENTION include: discovery. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.