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MANIPULATION

/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/

12 letters · 5 syllables · noun

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Definition of MANIPULATION

noun

The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

"The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck."

noun

The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.

"After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain."

noun

The usage of underhanded influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.

"The counselor was able to reach the disturbed teen through positive psychological manipulation."

Examples of MANIPULATION in a Sentence

  • "The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck."
  • "After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain."
  • "The counselor was able to reach the disturbed teen through positive psychological manipulation."

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
5
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
22
points

Is MANIPULATION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

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

Letter Values for MANIPULATION

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

Letter manipulation Total
Scrabble 311131111111 16
WWF 412142211112 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MANIPULATION

100 words from the letters in MANIPULATION

11-letter words

How to Use MANIPULATION in Word Games

MANIPULATION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About MANIPULATION

What does MANIPULATION mean?
MANIPULATION is a noun. The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
Is MANIPULATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MANIPULATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MANIPULATION worth in Scrabble?
MANIPULATION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from MANIPULATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MANIPULATION. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.