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Motion

Yes, motion is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does motion mean?

noun

  1. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
  2. a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
  3. a change of position that does not entail a change of location the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise

verb

  1. show, express or direct through movement He gestured his desire to leave

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for motion

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of motion

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MOTION.

Words you can make from motion

Unscramble MOTION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is motion a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Motion 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 motion worth in Scrabble?

Motion is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does motion mean?

Motion means: the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals.