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Word: ALIGNING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 L 1 I 1 G 2 N 1 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /รฆlษชหˆษกnษชndส’/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile G (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 ALIGNING

verb
  1. To form a line; to fall into line.
  2. To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.
  3. To store (data) in a way that is consistent with the memory architecture, i.e. by beginning each item at an offset equal to some multiple of the word size.

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 "aligning" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "aligning" 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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALIGNING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ALIGNING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ALIGNING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ALIGNING is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in ALIGNING? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in ALIGNING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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