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MENTION

/ˈmɛnʃən/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

M 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of MENTION

noun

A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.

noun

A social media feed, a list of replies or posts mentioning a person.

verb

To make a short reference to something.

verb

To utter a word or expression in order to refer to the expression itself, as opposed to its usual referent.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is MENTION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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 mention Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4121112 12

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About MENTION

What does MENTION mean?
MENTION is a noun. A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.
Is MENTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MENTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MENTION worth in Scrabble?
MENTION is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from MENTION?
You can make 83 words from the letters in MENTION. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.