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DECLARATION is a formal or explicit statement, announcement, or proclamation, especially one made in an official capacity. In word games, this 11-letter word is worth 14 points in Scrabble and can be strategically played by adding to existing words on the board.
Yes. DECLARATION is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 14 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends and 15 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | D | E | C | L | A | R | A | T | I | O | N | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Wordfeud | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
A DECLARATION is a formal statement or announcement that proclaims, affirms, or makes known something of importance. Whether issued by governments, courts, organizations, or individuals, declarations carry weight through their official nature and public proclamation. From the Declaration of Independence that birthed a nation to customs declarations at borders, this word encompasses both world-changing pronouncements and everyday administrative statements.
In legal contexts, declarations serve as sworn statements made under penalty of perjury, carrying the same weight as testimony given in court. Unlike affidavits, which require notarization, declarations can be self-authenticated with specific language affirming truthfulness. Courts rely on declarations for evidence in motions, particularly in civil cases where written testimony can expedite proceedings. The declarant (person making the declaration) assumes legal responsibility for the accuracy of their statements.
Historically, declarations have shaped the course of human events. The Declaration of Independence (1776) articulated revolutionary principles of self-governance and natural rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) established fundamental freedoms recognized globally. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789) proclaimed liberty, equality, and fraternity during the French Revolution. These documents transcended mere announcements—they codified ideals that transformed societies and inspired movements worldwide.
"Declaration" derives from Latin "declaratio," combining "de-" (thoroughly, completely) with "clarare" (make clear), ultimately from "clarus" (clear, bright). The word entered English through Old French "declaration" in the 14th century, initially meaning "action of making clear or manifest." This etymology reveals the word's essence: to make something thoroughly clear and public.
Anagrams: REDACTIONAL
Hooks: no front hooks; back DECLARATIONS.
Words inside DECLARATION: 1202 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: REDACTIONALANDROECIAANECDOTALCADENTIALCARINATEDCAROTIDALCLARIONEDDECLARANTDIACONATEDOCTRINALERADICANTLACERATION. See all words from DECLARATION.