INJECTION
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is INJECTION a Scrabble word?
Yes. INJECTION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 18 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
any solution that is injected (as into the skin)
- the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
- the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot"
- any solution that is injected (as into the skin)
Synonyms
shot, injectant
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
INJECTION scores 18 points before board multipliers.
- I = 1
- N = 1
- J = 8
- E = 1
- C = 3
- T = 1
- I = 1
- O = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: C×1, E×1, I×2, J×1, N×2, O×1, T×1
INJECTION has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
INJECTION is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with I, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "INJECTION — any solution that is injected (as into the skin)" (18 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
INJECTION 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 INJECTION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
INJECTION (noun): the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure. Additional senses: the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot"; any solution that is injected (as into the skin).
In standard Scrabble scoring, INJECTION totals 18 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. INJECTION includes premium tiles (J), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
INJECTION is 9 letters long, begins with I, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram CEIIJNNOT. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so INJECTION is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 9-letter entries, INJECTION ranks by raw score (18 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZES, IZVOZCHIK, QUIZZABLE, QUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, INJECTION carries 4 vowels and 5 consonants. High-value letters (J) make INJECTION attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on I or N are common study angles; browse words starting with I and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
INJECTION is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with I, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 9-letter entries like INJECTION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that INJECTION contains C, E, I, J, N, O, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as i???????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside INJECTION include CT, EC, JE — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: I, N, J, E, C, T, 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 injection directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 18 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 INJECTION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "INJECTION — any solution that is injected (as into the skin)" (18 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 INJECTION a valid Scrabble word?
- INJECTION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 18 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 INJECTION worth in Scrabble?
- INJECTION is worth 18 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: any solution that is injected (as into the skin). See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does INJECTION mean?
- INJECTION (noun): the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure. Additional senses: the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot"; any solution that is injected (as into the skin). (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of INJECTION?
- INJECTION scores 18 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 9-letter words.
- Does INJECTION have anagrams?
- INJECTION 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 INJECTION?
- INJECTION has 9 letters, starts with I, ends with N, and uses the alphagram CEIIJNNOT (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find INJECTION?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 9-letter results or "contains" patterns that match INJECTION. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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