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Gestation

Yes, gestation is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does gestation mean?

noun

  1. the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)
  2. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
  3. the conception and development of an idea or plan

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for gestation

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of gestation

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters GESTATION.

Words you can make from gestation

Unscramble GESTATION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is gestation a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Gestation 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 gestation worth in Scrabble?

Gestation is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does gestation mean?

Gestation means: the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans).