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Diffraction
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About 3 syllables
noun · 11 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does diffraction mean?
noun
when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
Is DIFFRACTION a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DIFFRACTION worth?
Scrabble
20 ptsWords With Friends
22 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DIFFRACTION
Best shorter words top 30 of 458
diffract 17officiant 17caitiff 15traffic 15triffic 15coffin 14fanfic 14fricando 14triffid 14afford 13affront 13factoid 13fatidic 13fraction 13friction 13caff 12coff 12draff 12faction 12fiction 12frantic 12indicator 12infarct 12infract 12tariff 12tiffin 12actinoid 11confit 11daff 11diatonic 11
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Words that end like DIFFRACTION
Common words that share the ending -ACTION, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
abstractiontransactionattractionextractioncontractiondistractionsubtractioncompactioninfractionrefractionretractioninactionfractionactioninteractionsatisfactiontractiondissatisfactionfaction
All words ending in -ACTION Diffraction: quick answers
Is DIFFRACTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DIFFRACTION is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 20 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DIFFRACTION worth?
DIFFRACTION scores 20 points in Scrabble, 22 in Words With Friends, 21 in Wordfeud and 20 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does diffraction mean?
As a noun, diffraction means “when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands”.
What words can you make with the letters in DIFFRACTION?
You can make 458 shorter words from DIFFRACTION, such as DIFFRACT, OFFICIANT, CAITIFF, TRAFFIC. See the full list.