MENTION
/ˈmɛnʃən/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MENTION
A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.
A social media feed, a list of replies or posts mentioning a person.
To make a short reference to something.
To utter a word or expression in order to refer to the expression itself, as opposed to its usual referent.
Word Details
Is MENTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MENTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MENTION earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for MENTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | e | n | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MENTION
83 words from the letters in MENTION
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How to Use MENTION in Word Games
MENTION is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MENTION uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MENTION to find 83 additional valid words.