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Word: COCKROACH

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 C 3 K 5 R 1 O 1 A 1 C 3 H 4
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /kษ’หˆkkrษ’รฆk/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 22 pts
WWF Score 24 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile K (5 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 COCKROACH

noun
  1. A black or brown straight-winged insect of the order Blattodea.
  2. A person or a member of a group of people regarded as undesirable and rapidly procreating.
  3. (Rwanda) A Tutsi.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "cockroach", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "cockroach" 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 22 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 22 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 24 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COCKROACH a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
COCKROACH is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is COCKROACH worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, COCKROACH is worth 22 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 24 points.
How many syllables are in COCKROACH? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in COCKROACH.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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