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Saponification
s 1a 1p 3o 1n 1i 1f 4i 1c 3a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1
About 6 syllables
noun · 14 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does saponification mean?
noun
a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)
Is SAPONIFICATION 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 SAPONIFICATION worth?
Scrabble
21 ptsWords With Friends
25 ptsWordfeud
23 ptsNYT Crossplay
21 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SAPONIFICATION
Best shorter words top 30 of 834
panifications 20panification 19fascination 16fasciation 15pacifist 15pontific 15poincianas 14pontianacs 14capitanos 13factions 13fanatics 13fictions 13nonfacts 13opticians 13pacations 13panoistic 13pianistic 13poinciana 13pontianac 13sincipita 13apositic 12caftans 12capitani 12capitano 12capitans 12captains 12captions 12confits 12faction 12fanatic 12
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Words that end like SAPONIFICATION
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 Saponification: quick answers
Is SAPONIFICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SAPONIFICATION is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 21 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SAPONIFICATION worth?
SAPONIFICATION scores 21 points in Scrabble, 25 in Words With Friends, 23 in Wordfeud and 21 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does saponification mean?
As a noun, saponification means “a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)”.
What words can you make with the letters in SAPONIFICATION?
You can make 834 shorter words from SAPONIFICATION, such as PANIFICATIONS, PANIFICATION, FASCINATION, FASCIATION. See the full list.