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Word: ABHORRENCE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 B 3 H 4 O 1 R 1 R 1 E 1 N 1 C 3 E 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /รฆbษ’หˆrrense/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "RR". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of ABHORRENCE

noun
  1. Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.
  2. An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.
  3. A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "abhorrence" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "abhorrence" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ABHORRENCE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ABHORRENCE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ABHORRENCE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ABHORRENCE is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in ABHORRENCE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in ABHORRENCE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ABHORRENCE:

  • # the abhorrence effect
  • # master of abhorrence
  • # playing with abhorrence
  • # in terms of abhorrence

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