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Refraction
r 1e 1f 4r 1a 1c 3t 1i 1o 1n 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does refraction mean?
noun
the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
Synonymsdeflectiondeflexion
Is REFRACTION 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 REFRACTION worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in REFRACTION
Best shorter words top 30 of 650
fornicate 14infractor 14craftier 13fraction 13infector 13cantref 12coinfer 12conifer 12crafter 12crofter 12faction 12fancier 12forecar 12frantic 12infarct 12inforce 12infract 12refract 12rotiferan 12cinerator 11confer 11confit 11factor 11farcer 11farcie 11farcin 11ferric 11fiacre 11fiance 11fictor 11
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Words that end like REFRACTION
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.
attractionextractionabstractiontransactioncompactioninfractionretractioncontractiondistractionsubtractioninactionfractionactioninteractionsatisfactiontractionfactiondissatisfaction
All words ending in -ACTION Refraction: quick answers
Is REFRACTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. REFRACTION 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 REFRACTION worth?
REFRACTION scores 15 points in Scrabble, 17 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 refraction mean?
As a noun, refraction means “the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in REFRACTION?
You can make 650 shorter words from REFRACTION, such as FORNICATE, INFRACTOR, CRAFTIER, FRACTION. See the full list.