How many points is INITIATION worth in Scrabble?

INITIATION is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INITIATION?

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

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

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10 pts

INITIATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. INITIATION means "the act of initiating".

/ɪ.nɪ.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/

The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced
Example: initiation into a society
The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.
The first step of transcription or of transduction.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of initiating

In a sentence: "The initiation is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of INITIATION. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is INITIATION a Scrabble word?: INITIATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does INITIATION mean?: the act of initiating
How do you use INITIATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The initiation is noted."
How many points is INITIATION worth in Scrabble?: INITIATION is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INITIATION?: INITIATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to INITIATION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes INITIATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.