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Word: CENTIPEDE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 E 1 N 1 T 1 I 1 P 3 E 1 D 2 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /senหˆtษชpede/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 CENTIPEDE

noun
  1. Any arthropod of class Chilopoda, which have a segmented body with one pair of legs per segment and from about 20 to 300 legs in total.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "centipede", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "centipede" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

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 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CENTIPEDE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CENTIPEDE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CENTIPEDE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CENTIPEDE is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in CENTIPEDE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in CENTIPEDE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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