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Word: COTILLIONS

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 T 1 I 1 L 1 L 1 I 1 O 1 N 1 S 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kɒtˈɪllɪɒns/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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Definition of COTILLIONS

noun
  1. A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles.

    "1797 Mrs. Hughes now joined them, and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go. "I hope I shall have the pleasure of seeing you again soon," said Catherine. "Shall you be at the cotillion ball tomorrow?" Jane Austin Northanger Abbey (written 1797 first published 1818) Chapter 10."

  2. The music regulating the cotillion.

    "1848 I kept a parlor open for the reception of visitors, many came here to practise with me, and many more to listen to us—several young men put themselves under my tuition, and although I had never been taught myself, they progressed finely in their studies and I soon brought out, not only the best field music, but also for dinners, balls, cotilion and tea parties, weddings, &c. THRILLING SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF THE DISTINGUISHED CHIEF OKAH TUBBEE ALIAS, WM. CHUBBEE, Son of the Head Chief, Mosholeh Tubbee, of theChoctaw Nation of Indians. BY REV. L. L. ALLEN, AUTHOR OF “PENCILLINGS UPON THE RIO GRANDE,” &c. NEW YORK, 1848. ENTERED according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1848, by Okah Tubbee, alias William Chubbee, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of New York. AN ESSAY UPON THE INDIAN CHARACTER.http//docsouth.unc.edu/neh/tubbee1848/tubbee1848.xml"

  3. Ellipsis of cotillion ball; a coming-of-age party meant to present girls newly transitioned into womanhood to the community for courtship.

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

  • "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "cotillions" in early literature."
  • "In professional circles, using the word "cotillions" conveys a high level of precision."

💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

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

🎯 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 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COTILLIONS a valid Scrabble word?
COTILLIONS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is COTILLIONS worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, COTILLIONS is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in COTILLIONS?
There are 3 syllables in COTILLIONS.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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