PRETENSION
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PRETENSION
A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
Pretentiousness.
To apply tension to an object before some other event or process.
To apply tension to reinforcing strands before concrete is poured in.
Word Details
Is PRETENSION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRETENSION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRETENSION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRETENSION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | t | e | n | s | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRETENSION
100 words from the letters in PRETENSION
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How to Use PRETENSION in Word Games
PRETENSION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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