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Mastication
m 3a 1s 1t 1i 1c 3a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 11 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does mastication mean?
noun
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
Synonymschewchewingmanduction
Is MASTICATION 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 MASTICATION worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in MASTICATION
Best shorter words top 30 of 603
mactations 14manicottis 14animatics 13anosmatic 13atomistic 13mactation 13manicotti 13actinism 12amitotic 12amniotic 12anatomic 12animatic 12atticism 12catmints 12comitias 12iotacism 12maniocas 12masticot 12mastitic 12mictions 12monastic 12monistic 12nomistic 12simoniac 12stomatic 12actionist 11anatomist 11animatist 11anosmic 11antiatoms 11
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Words that end like MASTICATION
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 Mastication: quick answers
Is MASTICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MASTICATION is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is MASTICATION worth?
MASTICATION scores 15 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does mastication mean?
As a noun, mastication means “biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow”.
What words can you make with the letters in MASTICATION?
You can make 603 shorter words from MASTICATION, such as MACTATIONS, MANICOTTIS, ANIMATICS, ANOSMATIC. See the full list.