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Word: CAPTION

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 A 1 P 3 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /kรฆหˆptษชษ’n/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile C (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 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 CAPTION

noun
  1. The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof
  2. A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration, cartoon, user interface element, etc.
  3. A piece of text appearing on screen as subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast.
verb
  1. To add captions to a text or illustration.

    "Only once the drawing is done will the letterer caption it."

  2. To add captions to a film or broadcast.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

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 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAPTION a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CAPTION is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CAPTION worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CAPTION is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in CAPTION? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in CAPTION.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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