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Extenuation

Yes, extenuation is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does extenuation mean?

noun

  1. a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
  2. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for extenuation

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants6 / 5
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of extenuation

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EXTENUATION.

Words you can make from extenuation

Unscramble EXTENUATION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is extenuation a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Extenuation 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 extenuation worth in Scrabble?

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

What does extenuation mean?

Extenuation means: a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances.