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Scrabble

Word: CONGRATULATE

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 N 1 G 2 R 1 A 1 T 1 U 1 L 1 A 1 T 1 E 1
Length 12 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /kɒnɡˈrætʌlæte/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 10
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 CONGRATULATE

verb
  1. To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for.

    "Remind me to congratulate Dave and Lisa on their wedding."

  2. To consider oneself fortunate in some matter.

    "I congratulated myself on the success of my plan."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

📜 Word Pattern Notes

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

🗣️ Example Sentences

  • "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "congratulate" to secure the victory."
  • "Please ensure you spell "congratulate" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

🎯 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) ✓ Valid 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 20 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CONGRATULATE a valid Scrabble word?
CONGRATULATE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CONGRATULATE worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, CONGRATULATE is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 20 points.
How many syllables are in CONGRATULATE?
There are 4 syllables in CONGRATULATE.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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