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Word: CHEQUE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 H 4 E 1 Q 10 U 1 E 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /keหˆkwสŒe/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 20 pts
WWF Score 21 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile Q (10 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 Contains high-value "Q" (worth up to 10 points). Prioritize playing this on a double-letter or triple-letter score to amplify your score to 30+ points.

Definition of CHEQUE

noun
  1. A draft directing a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.

    "I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a cheque for the amount."

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "Q", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

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 21 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHEQUE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CHEQUE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CHEQUE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CHEQUE is worth 20 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 21 points.
How many syllables are in CHEQUE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in CHEQUE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as CHEQUE:

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Hook Words

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

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of CHEQUE:

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of CHEQUE:

Similar Spelled Words

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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Words Starting with C

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Words Ending with E

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