SUBTRACTION

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Definitions for subtraction

Subtract

To withdraw, or take away, as a part from the whole; to deduct; as, subtract 5 from 9, and the remainder is 4.

Subtracted

of Subtract

Subtracter

The subtrahend.

Subtracters

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Subtracting

of Subtract

Subtraction

The withdrawing or withholding from a person of some right to which he is entitled by law.

Subtractions

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Subtractive

Having the negative sign, or sign minus.

Subtracts

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Word Game Validity

SUBTRACTION is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

2 Letter Words
  • AB - 4 points
  • AI - 2 points
  • AN - 2 points
  • AR - 2 points
  • AS - 2 points
  • ...and 22 more
3 Letter Words
  • ABO - 5 points
  • ABS - 5 points
  • ACT - 5 points
  • AIN - 3 points
  • AIR - 3 points
  • ...and 118 more
5 Letter Words
  • ABORT - 7 points
  • ABOUT - 7 points
  • ABRIS - 7 points
  • ABUTS - 7 points
  • ACORN - 7 points
  • ...and 262 more
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