Word: COMMENTARY
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Definition of COMMENTARY
- A series of comments or annotations; especially, a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of some other work
- (usually in the plural) a brief account of transactions or events written hastily, as if for a memorandum
"Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War"
- An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs
"We listened to the football commentary while watching the match."
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 "The referee verified that "commentary" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "commentary" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 19 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COMMENTARY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COMMENTARY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COMMENTARY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COMMENTARY:
- # the commentary effect
- # master of commentary
- # playing with commentary
- # in terms of commentary
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