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Word: AVOIDANCE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 V 4 O 1 I 1 D 2 A 1 N 1 C 3 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /รฆvษ’หˆษชdรฆnse/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 8
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 AVOIDANCE

noun
  1. The act of annulling; annulment.
  2. The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant; โ€“ specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.
  3. A dismissing or a quitting; removal; withdrawal.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "avoidance", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "avoidance" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AVOIDANCE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
AVOIDANCE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is AVOIDANCE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, AVOIDANCE is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in AVOIDANCE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in AVOIDANCE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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Word Family

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