PENSION
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is PENSION a Scrabble word?
Yes. PENSION 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
grant a pension to
- a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
- grant a pension to
Synonyms
pension off
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
PENSION scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- P = 3
- E = 1
- N = 1
- S = 1
- I = 1
- O = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: E×1, I×1, N×2, O×1, P×1, S×1
Anagrams of PENSION
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
PENSION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with P, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "PENSION — grant a pension to" (9 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
PENSION 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 PENSION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
PENSION (noun): a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working. Additional senses: grant a pension to.
In standard Scrabble scoring, PENSION 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. PENSION 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.
PENSION is 7 letters long, begins with P, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram EINNOPS. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, PENSION ranks by raw score (9 points). Anagram alternatives include PINONES — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. 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, PENSION carries 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on P or N are common study angles; browse words starting with P and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
PENSION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with P, 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 PENSION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that PENSION contains E, I, N, O, P, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as p?????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside PENSION include PE, EN, IO — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: P, E, N, S, I, 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 pension 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 PENSION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "PENSION — grant a pension to" (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 PENSION a valid Scrabble word?
- PENSION 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 PENSION worth in Scrabble?
- PENSION is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: grant a pension to. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does PENSION mean?
- PENSION (noun): a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working. Additional senses: grant a pension to. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of PENSION?
- PENSION 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 PENSION have anagrams?
- Yes. PENSION 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 PENSION?
- PENSION has 7 letters, starts with P, ends with N, and uses the alphagram EINNOPS (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find PENSION?
- 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 PENSION. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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