OPINION
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is OPINION a Scrabble word?
Yes. OPINION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 9 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 reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
- the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
- a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"
- a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; "he asked for a poll of public opinion"
- the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision; "opinions are usually written by a single judge"
- a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof; "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"
Synonyms
ruling, impression, feeling, belief, notion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought, public opinion, popular opinion, vox populi, legal opinion, judgment, judgement
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
OPINION scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- O = 1
- P = 3
- I = 1
- N = 1
- I = 1
- O = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: I×2, N×2, O×2, P×1
OPINION has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
OPINION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with O, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "OPINION — the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)" (9 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
OPINION 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 OPINION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
OPINION (noun): the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself). Additional senses: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"; a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"; a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; "he asked for a poll of public opinion".
In standard Scrabble scoring, OPINION totals 9 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. OPINION 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.
OPINION is 7 letters long, begins with O, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram IINNOOP. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so OPINION is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 7-letter entries, OPINION ranks by raw score (9 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, OPINION carries 4 vowels and 3 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on O or N are common study angles; browse words starting with O and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
OPINION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with O, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like OPINION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that OPINION contains I, N, O, P helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as o?????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside OPINION include OP, PI, IN — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: O, P, I, 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 opinion directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 9 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 OPINION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "OPINION — the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)" (9 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 OPINION a valid Scrabble word?
- OPINION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 9 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 OPINION worth in Scrabble?
- OPINION is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself). See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does OPINION mean?
- OPINION (noun): the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself). Additional senses: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"; a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"; a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; "he asked for a poll of public opinion". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of OPINION?
- OPINION scores 9 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does OPINION have anagrams?
- OPINION 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 OPINION?
- OPINION has 7 letters, starts with O, ends with N, and uses the alphagram IINNOOP (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find OPINION?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match OPINION. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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