How many points is INVESTIGATION worth in Scrabble?

INVESTIGATION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INVESTIGATION?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

17 pts

INVESTIGATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. INVESTIGATION means "the act of investigating".

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
Example: Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of investigating

In a sentence: "The investigation is noted."

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

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

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

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Is INVESTIGATION a Scrabble word?: INVESTIGATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does INVESTIGATION mean?: the act of investigating
How do you use INVESTIGATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The investigation is noted."
How many points is INVESTIGATION worth in Scrabble?: INVESTIGATION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INVESTIGATION?: INVESTIGATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to INVESTIGATION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes INVESTIGATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.