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Decriminalization
d 2e 1c 3r 1i 1m 3i 1n 1a 1l 1i 1z 10a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1
About 7 syllables
noun · 17 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : not valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : not valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does decriminalization mean?
noun
legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal
Synonymsdecriminalisation
Is DECRIMINALIZATION a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | No |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | No |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DECRIMINALIZATION worth?
Scrabble
31 ptsWords With Friends
36 ptsWordfeud
32 ptsNYT Crossplay
32 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DECRIMINALIZATION
Best shorter words top 30 of 3565
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Hooks for DECRIMINALIZATION
Add one letter to the front or back of DECRIMINALIZATION to make another word.
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Words that end like DECRIMINALIZATION
Common words that share the ending -ATION, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ATION Decriminalization: quick answers
Is DECRIMINALIZATION a valid Scrabble word?
No. DECRIMINALIZATION is not in the official Scrabble word lists we check, so you can’t play it in a rated game.
How many points is DECRIMINALIZATION worth?
DECRIMINALIZATION scores 31 points in Scrabble, 36 in Words With Friends, 32 in Wordfeud and 32 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does decriminalization mean?
As a noun, decriminalization means “legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal”.
What words can you make with the letters in DECRIMINALIZATION?
You can make 3565 shorter words from DECRIMINALIZATION, such as CRIMINALIZATION, DECIMALIZATION, MEDICALIZATION, CRIMINALIZED. See the full list.