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Word: CONTINUE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 N 1 T 1 I 1 N 1 U 1 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kษ’หˆntษชnสŒe/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
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 CONTINUE

noun
  1. An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.
  2. A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.
verb
  1. To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

    "Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

  2. To make last; to prolong.
  3. To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.

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 "continue" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "continue" 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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CONTINUE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CONTINUE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CONTINUE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CONTINUE is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in CONTINUE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in CONTINUE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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