Word: COMMANDING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of COMMANDING
- To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
"The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."
- To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
"to command an army or a ship"
- To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
"he commanded silence"
- The act of giving a command.
- Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
- Impressively dominant.
"a commanding structure"
- (of a place or position) Dominating from above, giving a wide view
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "commanding" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "commanding" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 | 18 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COMMANDING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COMMANDING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COMMANDING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COMMANDING:
- # the commanding effect
- # master of commanding
- # playing with commanding
- # in terms of commanding
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