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Word: CHEQUES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 H 4 E 1 Q 10 U 1 E 1 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /keหˆkwสŒes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 21 pts
WWF Score 22 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile Q (10 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
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 CHEQUES

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

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

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 21 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 21 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 22 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHEQUES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CHEQUES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CHEQUES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CHEQUES is worth 21 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 22 points.
How many syllables are in CHEQUES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in CHEQUES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as CHEQUES:

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Hook Words

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

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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