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Word: BESTED

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
B 3 E 1 S 1 T 1 E 1 D 2
Length 6 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /beหˆsted/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile B (3 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 A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of BESTED

verb
  1. To surpass in skill or achievement.
  2. To beat in a contest

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

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) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BESTED a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
BESTED is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is BESTED worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, BESTED is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in BESTED? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in BESTED.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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