Word: ABBA
โ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 B 3 B 3 A 1
Length 4 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /รฆหbbรฆ/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 10 pts
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Vowels 2
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 2
Top Tile B (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "BB". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.
Definition of ABBA
noun
- Father; religious superior; in the Syriac, Coptic, and Ethiopic churches, a title given to the bishops, and by the bishops to the patriarch; a title given to Jewish scholars in the Talmudic period.
noun
- A coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair.
- A loose-fitting sleeveless garment, made from aba or silk, worn by Arabs.
- An outer garment made of the above, very simple in form, worn by the Arabs of the desert. The illustration shows such an aba, made of two breadths of stuff sewed together to make an oblong about four by nine feet.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "abba" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "abba" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a palindrome! It spells the exact same word backwards and forwards, a rare linguistic symmetry.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ABBA a valid Scrabble word? โผ
ABBA is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ABBA worth in Scrabble? โผ
In Scrabble, ABBA is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in ABBA? โผ
There are 2 syllables in ABBA.
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ABBA:
- # the abba effect
- # master of abba
- # playing with abba
- # in terms of abba
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