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PRETENSION

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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

Definition of PRETENSION

noun

A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.

noun

Pretentiousness.

verb

To apply tension to an object before some other event or process.

verb

To apply tension to reinforcing strands before concrete is poured in.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is PRETENSION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 pretension Total
Scrabble 3111111111 12
WWF 4111121112 15

Anagrams of PRETENSION

Words made by rearranging the exact same 10 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRETENSION

100 words from the letters in PRETENSION

10-letter words

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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Frequently Asked Questions About PRETENSION

What does PRETENSION mean?
PRETENSION is a noun. A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
Is PRETENSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PRETENSION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PRETENSION worth in Scrabble?
PRETENSION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PRETENSION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PRETENSION. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PRETENSION?
The anagrams of PRETENSION (words using the exact same letters) are: INTERPONES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.