Definition of percussion

"percussion" in the noun sense

1. percussion

the act of playing a percussion instrument

2. percussion

the act of exploding a percussion cap

3. percussion section, percussion, rhythm section

the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments

4. percussion, pleximetry

tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes

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percussion in Scrabble®

The word percussion 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: 14

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters percussion:

PERCUSSION
(153)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (43 words)

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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word percussion

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In percussion

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percussion in Words With Friends™

The word percussion 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: 18

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters percussion:

PERCUSSION
(252)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (43 words)

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All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word percussion

PERCUSSION
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In percussion

PERCUSSION
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PERCUSSION
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COPIERS
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Words containing the sequence percussion

Words that start with percussion (4 words)

Words with percussion in them (2 words)

Words that end with percussion (2 words)

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