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Compulsion

Yes, compulsion is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does compulsion mean?

noun

  1. an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid he felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident
  2. an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly
  3. using force to cause something to occur though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for compulsion

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of compulsion

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COMPULSION.

Words you can make from compulsion

Unscramble COMPULSION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is compulsion a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Compulsion 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 compulsion worth in Scrabble?

Compulsion is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does compulsion mean?

Compulsion means: an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid.