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Word: CHARACTER

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 H 4 A 1 R 1 A 1 C 3 T 1 E 1 R 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kรฆหˆrรฆkter/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile H (4 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 CHARACTER

noun
  1. A being involved in the action of a story.
  2. A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.

    "A single locus governing the petal colour character was detected on the linkage group A2."

  3. A complex of traits marking a person, group, breed, or type.

    "A study of the suspect's character and his cast iron alibi ruled him out."

verb
  1. To write (using characters); to describe.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "character" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "character" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHARACTER a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CHARACTER is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CHARACTER worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CHARACTER is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in CHARACTER? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in CHARACTER.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as CHARACTER:

No anagrams found.

Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of CHARACTER:

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of CHARACTER:

Similar Spelled Words

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