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PETITION

/pəˈtɪ.ʃən/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

P 3/4
E 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
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N 1/2

Definition of PETITION

noun

A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.

noun

A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.

noun

A formal written request for judicial action.

verb

To make a request to, commonly in written form.

"The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building."

Examples of PETITION in a Sentence

  • "The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is PETITION a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: PETITION uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PETITION

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

Letter petition Total
Scrabble 31111111 10
WWF 41111112 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PETITION

100 words from the letters in PETITION

How to Use PETITION in Word Games

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About PETITION

What does PETITION mean?
PETITION is a noun. A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
Is PETITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PETITION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PETITION worth in Scrabble?
PETITION is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PETITION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PETITION. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.