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Word: AUGMENTATIVE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 U 1 G 2 M 3 E 1 N 1 T 1 A 1 T 1 I 1 V 4 E 1
Length 12 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /รฆสŒษกmหˆentรฆtษชve/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 23 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 6
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile V (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 AUGMENTATIVE

noun
  1. (grammar) A form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority
adjective
  1. Growing, enlarging, increasing.

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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "augmentative" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "augmentative" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

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 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 23 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AUGMENTATIVE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
AUGMENTATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is AUGMENTATIVE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, AUGMENTATIVE is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 23 points.
How many syllables are in AUGMENTATIVE? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in AUGMENTATIVE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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