Settlement
Yes, settlement is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does settlement mean?
noun
- a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
the American colony in Paris
- a community of people smaller than a town
- a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for settlement
Word facts
| Letters | 10 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of settlement
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SETTLEMENT.
Words you can make from settlement
Frequently asked questions
Is settlement a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Settlement 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 settlement worth in Scrabble?
Settlement is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does settlement mean?
Settlement means: a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government.