What does EXPLANATION mean?

Pronunciation
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
Letters
11
Scrabble score
20
Words With Friends score
24
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.“the explanation was very simple”
  2. thought that makes something comprehensible
  3. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible“I heard his explanation of the accident”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

explanations21

Anagrams of EXPLANATION

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside EXPLANATION

444 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

national8 alone5 point7 anti4 into4late4 line4 next11 note4 open6 pain6 plan6 eat3 let3 lot3 not3 oil3 one3 tax10 ten3 top5 al2an2at2 in2 it2la2 no2 on2 to2

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Questions

Is EXPLANATION a valid word in word games?

EXPLANATION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is EXPLANATION worth?

EXPLANATION is worth 20 points with Scrabble letter values and 24 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from EXPLANATION?

444 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.