Word: BLOCKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of BLOCKING
- To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
"The pipe is blocked."
- To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
"You're blocking the road โ I can't get through!"
- To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).
"His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss."
- The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.
"blocking of major opposition sites"
- The precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage in order to facilitate the performance of a play, ballet, film or opera (originally planned using miniature blocks).
- Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.
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 "blocking", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "blocking" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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 | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLOCKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BLOCKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BLOCKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BLOCKING:
- # the blocking effect
- # master of blocking
- # playing with blocking
- # in terms of blocking
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