Word: ASKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of ASKING
- To request (information, or an answer to a question).
"I asked her age."
- To put forward (a question) to be answered.
"to ask a question"
- To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
"I'm going to ask this lady for directions."
- The act or process of posing a question or making a request.
"His asking was greeted with silence."
- A request, or petition.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "asking" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "asking" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ASKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ASKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ASKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ASKING:
- # the asking effect
- # master of asking
- # playing with asking
- # in terms of asking
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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