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Provocation

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

What does provocation mean?

noun

  1. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
  2. something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
  3. needed encouragement the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for provocation

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of provocation

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PROVOCATION.

Words you can make from provocation

Unscramble PROVOCATION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is provocation a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Provocation 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 provocation worth in Scrabble?

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

What does provocation mean?

Provocation means: unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment.