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Word: BOTHERED

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
B 3 O 1 T 1 H 4 E 1 R 1 E 1 D 2
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /bษ’หˆฮธered/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
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 BOTHERED

verb
  1. To annoy, to disturb, to irritate.

    "Would it bother you if I smoked?"

  2. To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.

    "Why do I even bother to try?"

  3. To do something which is of negligible inconvenience.

    "You didn't even bother to close the door."

adjective
  1. Caused to show discomposure.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "bothered" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "bothered" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BOTHERED a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
BOTHERED is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is BOTHERED worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, BOTHERED is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in BOTHERED? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in BOTHERED.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as BOTHERED:

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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