How many points is ACCELERATION worth in Scrabble?

ACCELERATION is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACCELERATION?

ACCELERATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ACCELERATION

16 pts

ACCELERATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. ACCELERATION means "the act of accelerating. ACCELERATING means "accelerate".".

Meaning & examples

/æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Pronunciation: /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
Example: a falling body moves toward the earth with an acceleration of velocity
The amount by which a speed or velocity increases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).
Example: The boosters produce an acceleration of 20 metres per second per second.
The change of velocity with respect to time (can include deceleration or changing direction).

Antonyms: deceleration, retardation

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the act of accelerating. ACCELERATING means "accelerate".

In a sentence: "The acceleration is noted."

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ACCELERATING17 pts

Word forms

ACCELERATIONS17 pts

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Letter Values

= 16

ACCELERATION Scrabble FAQ

Is ACCELERATION a Scrabble word?: ACCELERATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does ACCELERATION mean?: the act of accelerating. ACCELERATING means "accelerate".
How do you use ACCELERATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The acceleration is noted."
How many points is ACCELERATION worth in Scrabble?: ACCELERATION is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACCELERATION?: ACCELERATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).