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Word: BEHOVES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
B 3 E 1 H 4 O 1 V 4 E 1 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /beหˆษ’ves/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile H (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 BEHOVES

verb
  1. To befit, to suit.
  2. To be necessary for (someone).
  3. To be in the best interest of; to benefit.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "behoves" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "behoves" in early literature."

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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BEHOVES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
BEHOVES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is BEHOVES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, BEHOVES is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in BEHOVES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in BEHOVES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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