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Updated June 2026
A picture, drawing, or diagram that explains or decorates text. It can also refer to an example used to clarify or prove a point.
“The textbook includes colour illustrations to help students understand complex biological processes.”
/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
il·lus·tra·tion
Contains the 'TION' suffix and multiple 'I' vowels; features the 'ILLUS' opening pattern
Worth 14 points; strategic for parallel plays and building on existing words
Shorter words formed from the letters in “illustration”.
13-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “illustration”.
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