discretion
NOUN
/dɪ'skrɛʃən/
10 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
discretion is a valid 10-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2I1S1C3R1E1T1I1O1N1
2 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does discretion mean?
NOUN · 5 SENSES
1
The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies.
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2
The trait of judging wisely and objectively.
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3
Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress.
“the servants showed great tact and discretion”
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4
Refined taste; tact.
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5
Freedom to act or judge on one's own.
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