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Word: ADVERSARY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 D 2 V 4 E 1 R 1 S 1 A 1 R 1 Y 4
Length 9 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /รฆdvหˆersรฆri/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

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

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
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 ADVERSARY

noun
  1. An opponent or rival.

    "He prepared to fight his adversary."

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 "The referee verified that "adversary" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "adversary" to secure the victory."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ADVERSARY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ADVERSARY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ADVERSARY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ADVERSARY is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in ADVERSARY? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in ADVERSARY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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