What does OPTION mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈɑpʃən/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
  2. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen“what option did I have?”
  3. the act of choosing or selecting“your choice of colors was unfortunate”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

options9

Anagrams of OPTION

potion8

Words inside OPTION

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

pinot7pinto7point7 into4onto4pint6 toon4ion3 nip5nit3noo3not3 opt5 pin5 pit5 poi5pot5 tin3 tip5 ton3 too3 top5 in2 it2no2 on2 op4pi4 ti2 to2

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Questions

Is OPTION a valid word in word games?

OPTION 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 OPTION worth?

OPTION is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from OPTION?

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