How many points is NATION worth in Scrabble?

NATION is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NATION?

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

Can you add a letter to NATION?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ENATION. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

NATION

6 pts

NATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. NATION means "a politically organized people who share a territory, customs, and history".

Meaning & examples

/ˈneɪ.ʃən/

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪ.ʃən/

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noun

A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed on the basis of a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
Example: The Kurdish people constitute a nation in the Middle East
A sovereign state.
Example: Though legally single nations, many states comprise several distinct cultural or ethnic groups.
An association of students based on its members' birthplace or ethnicity.
Example: Once widespread across Europe in medieval times, nations are now largely restricted to the ancient universities of Sweden and Finland.

Synonyms: student nation, thede

noun

Damnation.

adverb

Extremely, very.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a politically organized people who share a territory, customs, and history

In a sentence: "The nation is noted."

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Word forms

NATIONS7 pts

Front hooks

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ENATION7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 6

NATION Scrabble FAQ

Is NATION a Scrabble word?: NATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does NATION mean?: a politically organized people who share a territory, customs, and history
How do you use NATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The nation is noted."
How many points is NATION worth in Scrabble?: NATION is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NATION?: NATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NATION?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ENATION. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.