explanation
NOUN
/,ɛksplə'neɪʃən/
11 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH E
explanation is a valid 11-letter word worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
E1X8P3L1A1N1A1T1I1O1N1
1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =20 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 40TRIPLE WORD → 60
MEANING
What does explanation mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
“the explanation was very simple”
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2
The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible.
“I heard his explanation of the accident”
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3
Thought that makes something comprehensible.
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