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Word: BREAKDOWNS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
B 3 R 1 E 1 A 1 K 5 D 2 O 1 W 4 N 1 S 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /breหˆรฆkdษ’wns/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 20 pts
WWF Score 22 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 10
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
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 BREAKDOWNS

noun
  1. A failure, particularly mechanical; something that has failed

    "We saw a breakdown by the side of the road."

  2. A physical collapse or lapse of mental stability

    "After so much stress, he suffered a breakdown and simply gave up."

  3. Listing, division or categorization in great detail

    "Looking at the breakdown of the budget, I see a few items we could cut."

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 "Please ensure you spell "breakdowns" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "breakdowns" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

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 20 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 20 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 22 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BREAKDOWNS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
BREAKDOWNS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is BREAKDOWNS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, BREAKDOWNS is worth 20 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 22 points.
How many syllables are in BREAKDOWNS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in BREAKDOWNS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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