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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. AMPLIFICATION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 22 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
(electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current
elaboration, gain
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
AMPLIFICATION scores 22 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: A×2, C×1, F×1, I×3, L×1, M×1, N×1, O×1, P×1, T×1
AMPLIFICATION is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with A, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "AMPLIFICATION — (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current" (22 Scrabble points).
AMPLIFICATION is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is AMPLIFICATION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
AMPLIFICATION (noun): (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current. Additional senses: addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the sketch followed"; the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input.
In standard Scrabble scoring, AMPLIFICATION totals 22 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. AMPLIFICATION relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
AMPLIFICATION is 13 letters long, begins with A, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram AACFIIILMNOPT. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 6 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 13-letter entries, AMPLIFICATION ranks by raw score (22 points). Anagram alternatives include PALMIFICATION — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include UNQUIZZICALLY, QUIZZICALNESS, BENZDIOXAZINE, QUINQUEJUGOUS; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, AMPLIFICATION carries 6 vowels and 7 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on A or N are common study angles; browse words starting with A and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
AMPLIFICATION is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with A, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 13-letter entries like AMPLIFICATION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that AMPLIFICATION contains A, C, F, I, L, M, N, O, P, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as a???????????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside AMPLIFICATION include MP, AM, CA — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: A, M, P, L, I, F, C, T, O, N. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble amplification directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 22 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat AMPLIFICATION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "AMPLIFICATION — (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current" (22 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.