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Compensation

Yes, compensation is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does compensation mean?

noun

  1. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
  2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
  3. the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for compensation

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants5 / 7
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of compensation

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COMPENSATION.

Words you can make from compensation

Unscramble COMPENSATION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is compensation a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Compensation is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is compensation worth in Scrabble?

Compensation is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does compensation mean?

Compensation means: something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury).