How many points is DECOMPOSITION worth in Scrabble?

DECOMPOSITION is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DECOMPOSITION?

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

Can you add a letter to DECOMPOSITION?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DECOMPOSITIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DECOMPOSITION

20 pts

DECOMPOSITION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. DECOMPOSITION is a verb form of decompose. DECOMPOSE means "be broken down through chemical or bacterial action".

Meaning & examples

/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.
The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.
The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom or a compound) into constituent parts.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DECOMPOSITION is a verb form of decompose. DECOMPOSE means "be broken down through chemical or bacterial action".

In a sentence: "They decomposition."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DECOMPOSE16 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DECOMPOSITION. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

DECOMPOSITIONS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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DECOMPOSITION Scrabble FAQ

Is DECOMPOSITION a Scrabble word?: DECOMPOSITION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does DECOMPOSITION mean?: DECOMPOSITION is a verb form of decompose. DECOMPOSE means "be broken down through chemical or bacterial action".
How do you use DECOMPOSITION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They decomposition."
How many points is DECOMPOSITION worth in Scrabble?: DECOMPOSITION is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DECOMPOSITION?: DECOMPOSITION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DECOMPOSITION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DECOMPOSITIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.