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Word: ALIENATES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 L 1 I 1 E 1 N 1 A 1 T 1 E 1 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /รฆlษชหˆenรฆtes/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile A (1 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 ALIENATES

verb
  1. To convey or transfer to another, as title, property, or right; to part voluntarily with ownership of.
  2. To estrange; to withdraw affections or attention from; to make indifferent or averse, where love or friendship before subsisted.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALIENATES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ALIENATES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ALIENATES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ALIENATES is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in ALIENATES? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in ALIENATES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of ALIENATES:

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Word Family

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