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01 Word definition

decapitation

12 letters · 6 vowels · 6 consonants

Is DECAPITATION a word?

Yes. DECAPITATION is a 12-letter noun. execution by cutting off the victim's head Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DECAPITATION?

D-E-C-A-P-I-T-A-T-I-O-N

DECAPITATION contains 12 letters, begins with D, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. execution by cutting off the victim's head

2noun

  1. killing by cutting off the head

Synonyms
beheading
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score17points
Words With Friends20points
Word length12letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DECAPITATION spelled?

D1E2C3A4P5I6T7A8T9I10O11N12
Starts withDECFirst 3 letters
Ends withIONLast 3 letters
Unique letters9Repeats A, I, T
Vowel balance6 / 6Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →12-letter words →Words starting with DEC →Words ending in ION →Words made from DECAPITATION →Words with A →Words with C →Words with D →Words with E →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 17 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About DECAPITATION.

How do you spell DECAPITATION?

DECAPITATION is spelled D-E-C-A-P-I-T-A-T-I-O-N. It contains 12 letters.