How many points is ANTICIPATION worth in Scrabble?

ANTICIPATION is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANTICIPATION?

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

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ANTICIPATION

16 pts

ANTICIPATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. ANTICIPATION means "the act of anticipating. ANTICIPATING means "anticipate".".

Meaning & examples

/æn.tɪs.əˈpe.ʃən/

noun

The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.
Example: Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick.
The eagerness associated with waiting for something to occur.
Example: He waited with great anticipation for Christmas to arrive.
Prepayment of a debt, generally in order to pay less interest.

Synonyms: expectingness

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the act of anticipating. ANTICIPATING means "anticipate".

In a sentence: "The anticipation is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ANTICIPATION. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ANTICIPATING17 pts

Word forms

ANTICIPATIONS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ANTICIPATION, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 16

ANTICIPATION Scrabble FAQ

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