EXCITATION
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is EXCITATION a Scrabble word?
Yes. EXCITATION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 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
the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
- something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day"
- the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
- the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"
Synonyms
excitement, innervation, irritation, inflammation, fervor, fervour
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
EXCITATION scores 19 points before board multipliers.
- E = 1
- X = 8
- C = 3
- I = 1
- T = 1
- A = 1
- T = 1
- I = 1
- O = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, E×1, I×2, N×1, O×1, T×2, X×1
Letter breakdown
Anagrams of EXCITATION
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
EXCITATION is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with E, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "EXCITATION — the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland" (19 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
EXCITATION 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 EXCITATION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
EXCITATION (noun): something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day". Additional senses: the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland; the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation".
In standard Scrabble scoring, EXCITATION 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. EXCITATION includes premium tiles (X), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
EXCITATION is 10 letters long, begins with E, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram ACEIINOTTX. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 10-letter entries, EXCITATION ranks by raw score (19 points). Anagram alternatives include INTOXICATE — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, EXCITATION carries 5 vowels and 5 consonants. High-value letters (X) make EXCITATION attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on E or N are common study angles; browse words starting with E and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
EXCITATION is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with E, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like EXCITATION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that EXCITATION contains A, C, E, I, N, O, T, X helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as e????????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside EXCITATION include XC, CI, EX — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: E, X, C, I, T, A, 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 excitation 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 EXCITATION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "EXCITATION — the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland" (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 EXCITATION a valid Scrabble word?
- EXCITATION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 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 EXCITATION worth in Scrabble?
- EXCITATION is worth 19 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does EXCITATION mean?
- EXCITATION (noun): something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day". Additional senses: the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland; the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of EXCITATION?
- EXCITATION 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 10-letter words.
- Does EXCITATION have anagrams?
- Yes. EXCITATION has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in EXCITATION?
- EXCITATION has 10 letters, starts with E, ends with N, and uses the alphagram ACEIINOTTX (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find EXCITATION?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match EXCITATION. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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