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/səˈl(j)uːʃən/
nounverb

SOLUTION meaning: an answer, a proposed plan, or a homogeneous mixture; the eight-letter word scores 8 points in Scrabble.

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Noun 4 meanings

  1. A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

    “Meronyms: solvent, solute”

  2. An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.

  3. An answer to a problem.

  4. A product, service or suite thereof, especially software.

Verb 1 meaning

  1. To treat with a solution.

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

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Middle English solucioun, from Old French solucion (French solution), from Latin solūtiōnem, accusative singular of solūtiō, from the verb solvō. Compare solve, -tion.

Similar and opposite words

Similar
resolutiondissolution
Opposite
problemchallengeissueprecipitation

SOLUTION is a familiar noun with a useful split in meaning: it names both a mixture and a way to resolve a problem. That range shows up in chemistry, puzzles, and everyday planning. For word games, its low, even tile values make the score easy to check, while its letter mix produces no anagrams.

SOLUTION at a glance

  • SOLUTION has eight letters and scores 8 Scrabble points.
  • Each of its eight tiles is worth one point.
  • SOLUTION has no anagrams.
  • Its two one-letter neighbours are VOLUTION and SOLATION.
  • Twelve listed rhymes share its “-ion” ending, including question, action, and decision.

What does SOLUTION mean?

SOLUTION means a homogeneous mixture formed when one or more substances dissolve; the mixture may be liquid, gas, or solid. In chemistry, the word describes what the substances make together, not just the act of mixing them.

For a problem, SOLUTION can mean the answer or the method proposed to reach one. A puzzle has a solution when you know its answer; a plan may also be called a solution when it addresses a difficulty. The word can describe a software product or service, too.

Those senses connect through the idea of combining or applying something to resolve a need. The chemistry meaning is distinct from the everyday answer, so the surrounding sentence tells you which one fits.

SOLUTION meaning, score, and close neighbours

SOLUTION totals 8 Scrabble points because S, O, L, U, T, I, O, and N are each worth one. The repeated O adds another point, not a bonus; the printed tile values alone make the base score. A premium square can change a play’s total, but not the value of these letters.

VOLUTION and SOLATION are the two one-letter neighbours. Each differs from SOLUTION by a single letter, a narrow relationship that can matter when you are checking a word pattern. The pair is less familiar than SOLUTION itself, so confirm that your game accepts a candidate before playing it.

The word has no anagrams, despite its eight letters. Its twelve rhymes include common choices such as question, million, action, and union. That makes the “-ion” sound a richer route for wordplay than rearranging SOLUTION’s tiles.

Rhymes with solution

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One letter away

Change one letter, keep the rest
  • VOLUTION11
  • SOLATION8

Questions people ask

How many points is SOLUTION worth in Scrabble?
SOLUTION is worth 8 points in Scrabble before board bonuses. All eight letters, including both O tiles, are worth one point each, so you can total the base score by counting the tiles. A premium letter or word square can raise the final play score.
Does SOLUTION have any anagrams?
No, SOLUTION has no anagrams in the word list used for this entry. Its letters are S, O, L, U, T, I, O, and N, with O appearing twice. If you are trying to rearrange the full set, there is no alternate word to play.
What words differ from SOLUTION by one letter?
VOLUTION and SOLATION are the two one-letter neighbours of SOLUTION. Each changes one letter while keeping the rest of the word in place. They are less familiar than SOLUTION, so check your game’s word list before relying on either one.

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