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Word: ABLATIVE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 B 3 L 1 A 1 T 1 I 1 V 4 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /รฆbหˆlรฆtษชve/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

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

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 ABLATIVE

noun
  1. (grammar) The ablative case.
  2. An ablative material.
adjective
  1. (grammar) Applied to one of the cases of the noun in some languages, the fundamental meaning of the case being removal, separation, or taking away, and to a lesser degree, instrument, place, accordance, specifications, price, or measurement.
  2. Pertaining to taking away or removing.
  3. Sacrificial, wearing away or being destroyed in order to protect the underlying, as in ablative paints used for antifouling. .

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "ablative" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "ablative" can significantly improve your writing style."

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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ABLATIVE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ABLATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ABLATIVE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ABLATIVE is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in ABLATIVE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in ABLATIVE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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Words Starting with A

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