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Word: COSTA

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 S 1 T 1 A 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /kหˆษ’stรฆ/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of COSTA

noun
  1. A rib.
  2. A riblike part of a plant or animal, such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein or the margin of an insect wing.

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 "Understanding the exact meaning of "costa" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "costa" in early literature."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COSTA a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
COSTA is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is COSTA worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, COSTA is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in COSTA? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in COSTA.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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