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Word: COMMANDOS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 M 3 M 3 A 1 N 1 D 2 O 1 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kษ’mหˆmรฆndษ’s/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "MM". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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 COMMANDOS

noun
  1. A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
  2. A commando trooper
  3. An organized force of Boer troops in South Africa; a raid by such troops

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

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 20 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COMMANDOS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
COMMANDOS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is COMMANDOS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, COMMANDOS is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 20 points.
How many syllables are in COMMANDOS? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in COMMANDOS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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