Word: CLOCKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of CLOCKING
- To measure the duration of.
- To measure the speed of.
"He was clocked at 155 miles per hour."
- To hit (someone) heavily.
"When the boxer let down his guard, his opponent clocked him."
- To ornament (e.g. the side of a stocking) with figured work.
- To make the sound of a hen; to cluck.
- To hatch.
- A time measurement made according to a clock.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "clocking" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "clocking" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLOCKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CLOCKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CLOCKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CLOCKING:
- # the clocking effect
- # master of clocking
- # playing with clocking
- # in terms of clocking
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Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of CLOCKING:
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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