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Word: CONSTRICTION

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 N 1 S 1 T 1 R 1 I 1 C 3 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 12 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kษ’nsหˆtrษชktษชษ’n/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 8
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 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 CONSTRICTION

noun
  1. The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts.
  2. A narrow part of something; a stricture.
  3. A compression.

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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