DISCRIMINATION
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DISCRIMINATION a Scrabble word?
Yes. DISCRIMINATION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (14 letters, 19 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
- unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
- the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
Synonyms
favoritism, favouritism, secernment
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DISCRIMINATION scores 19 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- I = 1
- S = 1
- C = 3
- R = 1
- I = 1
- M = 3
- I = 1
- N = 1
- A = 1
- T = 1
- I = 1
- O = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, D×1, I×4, M×1, N×2, O×1, R×1, S×1, T×1
Letter breakdown
DISCRIMINATION has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
DISCRIMINATION is a 14-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 14, starts with D, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "DISCRIMINATION — unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice" (19 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
DISCRIMINATION 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 DISCRIMINATION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DISCRIMINATION (noun): unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice. Additional senses: the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished.
In standard Scrabble scoring, DISCRIMINATION totals 19 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. DISCRIMINATION 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.
DISCRIMINATION is 14 letters long, begins with D, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram ACDIIIIMNNORST. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so DISCRIMINATION is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 6 vowels, 8 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 14-letter entries, DISCRIMINATION ranks by raw score (19 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZIFICATION, BENZOXYCAMPHOR, PHOTOMEZZOTYPE, BENZHYDROXAMIC; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, DISCRIMINATION carries 6 vowels and 8 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on D or N are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
DISCRIMINATION is a 14-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 14, starts with D, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 14-letter entries like DISCRIMINATION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DISCRIMINATION contains A, C, D, I, M, N, O, R, S, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d????????????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DISCRIMINATION include CR, DI, IM — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, I, S, C, R, M, N, A, T, O. 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 discrimination directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 19 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 DISCRIMINATION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DISCRIMINATION — unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice" (19 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is DISCRIMINATION a valid Scrabble word?
- DISCRIMINATION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (14 letters, 19 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is DISCRIMINATION worth in Scrabble?
- DISCRIMINATION is worth 19 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DISCRIMINATION mean?
- DISCRIMINATION (noun): unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice. Additional senses: the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DISCRIMINATION?
- DISCRIMINATION scores 19 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 14-letter words.
- Does DISCRIMINATION have anagrams?
- DISCRIMINATION has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in DISCRIMINATION?
- DISCRIMINATION has 14 letters, starts with D, ends with N, and uses the alphagram ACDIIIIMNNORST (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DISCRIMINATION?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 14-letter results or "contains" patterns that match DISCRIMINATION. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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