seven-letter word · 9 points
Is SECTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SECTION is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)”.
Quick answer
Is SECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SECTION is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: NOTICES.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 9 pts
- Words With Friends
- 11 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
SECTION meaning and definition
SECTION has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
SECTION as a noun
- A self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical).
- A very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope.
- A distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people.
SECTION as a verb
- Divide into segments.
SECTION Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
SECTION scores 9 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is C, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 11 |
SECTION on premium squares
On a double word square SECTION scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. Putting C on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Rearranging the letters of SECTION
1 word uses exactly the same 7 letters as SECTION. See all anagrams of SECTION.
- notices9
Unscramble SECTION: 195 words from its letters
The letters S, E, C, T, I, O, N make 195 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- set3
- note4
- tie3
- notice8
- one3
- tone4
- cost6
- net3
- nose4
- nest4
- no2
- on2
- so2
- stone5
- scent7
- sin3
- stoic7
- con5
- ice5
- in2
- toe3
- tin3
- cite6
- tonic7
- nice6
- coin6
- noise5
- sit3
- site4
- ten3
- cone6
- inset5
- sec5
- once6
- cent6
- son3
- insect8
- onset5
- os2
- sect6
- sic5
- stein5
- ton3
- cos5
- cot5
- eon3
- icon6
- io2
- ne2
- nit3
- oscine8
- sent4
- si2
- snot4
- sonic7
- te2
- ti2
- tocsin8
- ion3
- not3
- scot6
- tine4
- tons4
- cis5
- cosine8
- cote6
- en2
- eosin5
- es2
- est3
- incest8
- ins3
- it2
- noetic8
- ois3
- otic6
- scion7
- scone7
- sen3
- seton5
- sine4
- snit4
- sone4
- sot3
- tec5
- tic5
- cens6
- cento7
- centos8
- cents7
- cesti7
- cestoi8
- cine6
- cines7
- cion6
- cions7
- cist6
- cit5
- cites7
- cito6
- cits6
- coins7
- coit6
- coits7
- cones7
- coni6
- conies8
- cons6
- conte7
- contes8
- cose6
- coset7
- cosie7
- coste7
- cotes7
- cotise8
- cots6
- eco5
- ecos6
- ens3
Words like SECTION
One-letter changes to SECTION, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in SECTION
- suction9
- lection9
- rection9
Add one letter to SECTION
- sections10
More 7-letter words starting with SE
- service12
- segment10
- seaward11
- seventh13
- secular9
- serious7
- session7
- setting8
- settled8
- several10
- secrecy14
- seizure16
- sensory10
- secrete9
- sensing8
- sensual7
- serpent9
- servant10
SECTION word facts
SECTION is a 7-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 3 vowels (E, I and O) and 4 consonants. It starts with S and ends with N. By corpus frequency, SECTION is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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SECTION Scrabble word FAQ
Is SECTION a Scrabble word?
Yes. SECTION is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does SECTION mean?
SECTION is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)”.
How many points is SECTION worth in Scrabble?
SECTION is worth 9 points in Scrabble: S (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.
How many points is SECTION in Words With Friends?
SECTION is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of SECTION?
SECTION has 1 anagram: NOTICES. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in SECTION?
You can make 195 shorter words from the letters in SECTION, including SET, NOTE, TIE and NOTICE.
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