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PROBATION

/ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

P 3/4
R 1/1
O 1/1
B 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of PROBATION

noun

A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance

"You'll be on probation for first six months. After that, if you work out, they'll hire you permanently."

noun

A type of sentence where convicted criminals are allowed to continue living in the community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions

"He got two years probation for robbery."

noun

The act of testing; proof

Examples of PROBATION in a Sentence

  • "You'll be on probation for first six months. After that, if you work out, they'll hire you permanently."
  • "He got two years probation for robbery."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is PROBATION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: PROBATION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PROBATION

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

Letter probation Total
Scrabble 311311111 13
WWF 411411112 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROBATION

100 words from the letters in PROBATION

How to Use PROBATION in Word Games

PROBATION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PROBATION to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PROBATION

What does PROBATION mean?
PROBATION is a noun. A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance
Is PROBATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PROBATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PROBATION worth in Scrabble?
PROBATION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PROBATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PROBATION. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.