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/ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

EDITION meaning: a published work or a particular instance; this seven-letter word scores 8 points in Scrabble and has one anagram.

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Noun 4 meanings

  1. A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.

    “She wanted a copy of the Clericotes edition, but had to settle for the 1921 edition. She had never liked abridged editions.”

  2. The whole number of copies of a work printed and published at one time.

    “The first edition was soon sold.”

  3. An instance of the first or second sense.

    “What he had found was a particularly valuable first edition.”

  4. A particular instance of an event.

    “The 2014 edition of the Tour de France started in Leeds, Yorkshire.”

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From French édition, from Latin ēditiō, from ēdere (“to publish”).

EDITION is a common English noun for a published work, the copies printed together, or one particular occurrence. It appears in Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE, so it is playable across those word lists. Its seven tiles score just 8 points before board bonuses, and the repeated I is the detail to spot when checking your rack.

EDITION at a glance

  • EDITION has seven letters and scores 8 points on a standard Scrabble rack.
  • I appears twice; E, D, T, O, and N appear once each.
  • In publishing, an edition can mean a published work or its print run.
  • The word also names a particular instance of an event.
  • TENIOID is its only anagram, and no one-letter neighbor is recorded.

What is the EDITION meaning?

EDITION means a version of a written work prepared or published at a particular time or in a particular way. A publisher might release a revised edition, while a limited edition describes a set produced in restricted quantities. The word can also mean all copies printed and published together.

The meaning extends beyond books: an edition can be one particular instance of an event. That makes the word broader than “publication,” even though publishing is its most familiar use. Its frequency count is 3,932, fitting a recognizable everyday word rather than a rare rack filler.

How does EDITION score in Scrabble?

EDITION scores 8 points before premium squares. The D contributes 2; each of the other six tiles contributes 1. That modest total makes placement matter: a double- or triple-word square can do more for the score than hunting for a high-value letter that is not in the rack.

Using all seven rack tiles also earns the Scrabble bingo bonus, so the word’s low letter total does not tell the whole scoring story. Its sound offers another clue: EDITION belongs with rhymes such as information, question, education, and attention. Those words share the “-shun” ending, though they are not interchangeable plays.

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Questions people ask

Is EDITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EDITION is valid in Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE. It scores 8 points from its seven tiles before board bonuses. The letter values are low, but using the full rack earns the Scrabble bingo bonus, so a well-placed play can be worth much more than its base score.
What is the anagram of EDITION?
TENIOID is the only anagram returned for EDITION. It rearranges the same seven letters, including both Is, but is far less familiar than the original word. Check the word list used in your game before attempting an unfamiliar arrangement.
What does edition mean in publishing?
In publishing, an edition can mean a version of a work or the whole number of copies printed and published at one time. The word also describes a particular instance of an event, so its meaning is not limited to books or newspapers.

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