How many points is INVENTION worth in Scrabble?

INVENTION is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INVENTION?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

INVENTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. INVENTION means "something invented".

/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

Pronunciation

Something invented.
Example: I'm afraid there was no burglar. It was all the housekeeper's invention.
The act of inventing.
Example: The invention of the printing press was probably the most significant innovation of the medieval ages.
The capacity to invent.
Example: It took quite a bit of invention to come up with a plan, but we did it.

Synonyms: discovery

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

something invented

In a sentence: "The invention is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of INVENTION. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is INVENTION a Scrabble word?: INVENTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does INVENTION mean?: something invented
How do you use INVENTION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The invention is noted."
How many points is INVENTION worth in Scrabble?: INVENTION is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INVENTION?: INVENTION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to INVENTION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes INVENTIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.