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Word: CONGRATULATING

✓ 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 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 14 letters
Syllables 5
Pronunciation /kɒnɡrˈætʌlætɪndʒ/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 25 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 9
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 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 CONGRATULATING

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

  • "In professional circles, using the word "congratulating" conveys a high level of precision."
  • "She described the concept as somewhat "congratulating", surprising the rest of the board members."

💡 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 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 25 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CONGRATULATING a valid Scrabble word?
CONGRATULATING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CONGRATULATING worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, CONGRATULATING is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 25 points.
How many syllables are in CONGRATULATING?
There are 5 syllables in CONGRATULATING.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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