Definition of explanations

"explanations" in the noun sense

1. explanation, account

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

"the explanation was very simple"

"I expected a brief account"

2. explanation

thought that makes something comprehensible

3. explanation

the act of explaining making something plain or intelligible

"I heard his explanation of the accident"

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The word explanations is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 21

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Seven Letter Word Alert: (71 words)

aeolian, alanine, alpines, anapest, anneals, anoints, antlion, aplites, apostle, atonias, axstone, elastin, elation, entails, epsilon, explain, explant, exploit, exposal, exposit, intones, isolate, leantos, leptons, linnets, lionets, nailset, nations, nepotal, nonlate, nonleap, nonsale, nonslip, opaline, opiates, oxalate, oxalise, oxtails, palates, panties, patinae, patinas, patines, peasant, pension, pentail, pilates, pinnate, planeta, planets, pleions, pontine, poxiest, salient, salpinx, saltpan, saponin, sealant, sealion, sealpox, sextain, spaniel, spatial, spinnet, tanapox, tenpins, tension, toenail, topline, topsail, xennial

 

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explanations in Words With Friends™

The word explanations is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 25

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EXPLANATIONS
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Seven Letter Word Alert: (71 words)

aeolian, alanine, alpines, anapest, anneals, anoints, antlion, aplites, apostle, atonias, axstone, elastin, elation, entails, epsilon, explain, explant, exploit, exposal, exposit, intones, isolate, leantos, leptons, linnets, lionets, nailset, nations, nepotal, nonlate, nonleap, nonsale, nonslip, opaline, opiates, oxalate, oxalise, oxtails, palates, panties, patinae, patinas, patines, peasant, pension, pentail, pilates, pinnate, planeta, planets, pleions, pontine, poxiest, salient, salpinx, saltpan, saponin, sealant, sealion, sealpox, sextain, spaniel, spatial, spinnet, tanapox, tenpins, tension, toenail, topline, topsail, xennial

 

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SEALPOX
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