How many points is ILLUSTRATION worth in Scrabble?

ILLUSTRATION is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ILLUSTRATION?

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

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ILLUSTRATION

12 pts

ILLUSTRATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ILLUSTRATION means "the act of illustrating. ILLUSTRATING means "illustrate".".

Meaning & examples

/ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən/

Pronunciation: /ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən/

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noun

The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
That which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
A picture designed to decorate a volume or elucidate a literary work.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the act of illustrating. ILLUSTRATING means "illustrate".

In a sentence: "The illustration is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ILLUSTRATING13 pts

Word forms

ILLUSTRATIONS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ILLUSTRATION Scrabble FAQ

Is ILLUSTRATION a Scrabble word?: ILLUSTRATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does ILLUSTRATION mean?: the act of illustrating. ILLUSTRATING means "illustrate".
How do you use ILLUSTRATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The illustration is noted."
How many points is ILLUSTRATION worth in Scrabble?: ILLUSTRATION is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ILLUSTRATION?: ILLUSTRATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).