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Word: AVOIDING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 V 4 O 1 I 1 D 2 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /รฆvษ’หˆษชdษชndส’/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile V (4 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 AVOIDING

verb
  1. To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun
  2. To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from

    "I try to avoid the company of gamblers."

  3. To try not to do something or to have something happen
noun
  1. Avoidance.

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 "Please ensure you spell "avoiding" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "avoiding" can significantly improve your writing style."

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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AVOIDING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
AVOIDING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is AVOIDING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, AVOIDING is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in AVOIDING? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in AVOIDING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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