How many points is ENCAPSULATION worth in Scrabble?

ENCAPSULATION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCAPSULATION?

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

Can you add a letter to ENCAPSULATION?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ENCAPSULATION

17 pts

ENCAPSULATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. ENCAPSULATION is a verb form of encapsulate. ENCAPSULATE means "to enclose in or as if in a capsule".

Meaning & examples

noun

The act of enclosing in a capsule; the growth of a membrane around (any part) so as to enclose it in a capsule.
Grouping together an object’s ‘state’ (its data) and the operations that may alter or interrogate it (its methods).
The process of arranging data into packets that can be transmitted using a given protocol.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENCAPSULATION is a verb form of encapsulate. ENCAPSULATE means "to enclose in or as if in a capsule".

In a sentence: "They encapsulation."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ENCAPSULATION. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ENCAPSULATE15 pts

Back hooks

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

ENCAPSULATIONS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ENCAPSULATION Scrabble FAQ

Is ENCAPSULATION a Scrabble word?: ENCAPSULATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does ENCAPSULATION mean?: ENCAPSULATION is a verb form of encapsulate. ENCAPSULATE means "to enclose in or as if in a capsule".
How do you use ENCAPSULATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They encapsulation."
How many points is ENCAPSULATION worth in Scrabble?: ENCAPSULATION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCAPSULATION?: ENCAPSULATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ENCAPSULATION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ENCAPSULATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.