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Word: ANNOUNCES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 N 1 N 1 O 1 U 1 N 1 C 3 E 1 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /รฆnnหˆษ’สŒnses/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

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

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "NN". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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 ANNOUNCES

verb
  1. To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known
  2. To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence

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 "She described the concept as somewhat "announces", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "announces" 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 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ANNOUNCES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ANNOUNCES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ANNOUNCES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ANNOUNCES is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in ANNOUNCES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in ANNOUNCES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as ANNOUNCES:

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Hook Words

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

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Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of ANNOUNCES:

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