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Word: ABILITIES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 B 3 I 1 L 1 I 1 T 1 I 1 E 1 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /รฆbษชหˆlษชtษชes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile B (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Watch the "i before e except after c" rule. Ensure the vowel order is correct.
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 ABILITIES

noun
  1. Suitableness.
  2. The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.

    "This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly."

  3. The legal wherewithal to act.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "abilities", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "abilities" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ABILITIES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ABILITIES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ABILITIES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ABILITIES is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in ABILITIES? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in ABILITIES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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