How many points is SUFFOCATION worth in Scrabble?

SUFFOCATION is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUFFOCATION?

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

Can you add a letter to SUFFOCATION?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SUFFOCATION

19 pts

SUFFOCATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. SUFFOCATION is a verb form of suffocate. SUFFOCATE means "kill or be killed by deprivation of oxygen".

Meaning & examples

noun

Asphyxia—a condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body accompanied by an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide leads to loss of consciousness or death.
Example: A child left unattended may die of suffocation.
A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.
Example: The coroner reported three suffocations last week.

Synonyms: asphyxia

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SUFFOCATION is a verb form of suffocate. SUFFOCATE means "kill or be killed by deprivation of oxygen".

In a sentence: "They suffocation."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SUFFOCATION. It scores 19 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SUFFOCATE17 pts

Back hooks

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

SUFFOCATIONS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

SUFFOCATION Scrabble FAQ

Is SUFFOCATION a Scrabble word?: SUFFOCATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does SUFFOCATION mean?: SUFFOCATION is a verb form of suffocate. SUFFOCATE means "kill or be killed by deprivation of oxygen".
How do you use SUFFOCATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They suffocation."
How many points is SUFFOCATION worth in Scrabble?: SUFFOCATION is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUFFOCATION?: SUFFOCATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SUFFOCATION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SUFFOCATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.