Word: BLINKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of BLINKING
- To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
"The loser in the staring game is the person who blinks first."
- To flash on and off at regular intervals.
"The blinking text on the screen was distracting."
- To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.
- The act of something that blinks.
"the steady blinkings of lights on the console"
- That blinks.
"a blinking light"
- Bloody
"The blinking telly isn't working again."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "blinking", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "blinking" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLINKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BLINKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BLINKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BLINKING:
- # the blinking effect
- # master of blinking
- # playing with blinking
- # in terms of blinking
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