How many points is POPULATION worth in Scrabble?

POPULATION is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POPULATION?

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

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POPULATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. POPULATION means "the act of populating. POPULATING means "populate".".

/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/

Pronunciation: /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/

The people living within a political or geographical boundary.
Example: The population of New Jersey will not stand for this!
(by extension) The people with a given characteristic.
Example: India has the third-largest population of English-speakers in the world.
A count of the number of residents within a political or geographical boundary such as a town, a nation or the world.
Example: The town’s population is only 243.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the act of populating. POPULATING means "populate".

In a sentence: "The population is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of POPULATION. It scores 14 points.

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Is POPULATION a Scrabble word?: POPULATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does POPULATION mean?: the act of populating. POPULATING means "populate".
How do you use POPULATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The population is noted."
How many points is POPULATION worth in Scrabble?: POPULATION is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POPULATION?: POPULATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).