How many points is ENCRYPTION worth in Scrabble?

ENCRYPTION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCRYPTION?

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

Can you add a letter to ENCRYPTION?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

ENCRYPTION

17 pts

ENCRYPTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. ENCRYPTION is a verb form of encrypt. ENCRYPT means "put (a message) into code".

Meaning & examples

noun

The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords.
A ciphertext, a cryptogram, an encrypted value. Usually used with the preposition "of" followed by the value that is hidden in it.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENCRYPTION is a verb form of encrypt. ENCRYPT means "put (a message) into code".

In a sentence: "They encryption."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ENCRYPT14 pts

Back hooks

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

ENCRYPTIONS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ENCRYPTION Scrabble FAQ

Is ENCRYPTION a Scrabble word?: ENCRYPTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does ENCRYPTION mean?: ENCRYPTION is a verb form of encrypt. ENCRYPT means "put (a message) into code".
How do you use ENCRYPTION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They encryption."
How many points is ENCRYPTION worth in Scrabble?: ENCRYPTION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCRYPTION?: ENCRYPTION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ENCRYPTION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ENCRYPTIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.