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Word: COUNTERSINKING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 U 1 N 1 T 1 E 1 R 1 S 1 I 1 N 1 K 5 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 14 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /kษ’สŒntหˆersษชnkษชndส’/
Frequency Rare
Scrabble 21 pts
WWF Score 27 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 9
Unique Letters 11
Top Tile K (5 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 COUNTERSINKING

verb
  1. To create such a conical recess.

    "to countersink a hole for a screw"

  2. To cause to sink even with or below the surface.

    "to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork"

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 "countersinking" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "countersinking" 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 21 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 21 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 27 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COUNTERSINKING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
COUNTERSINKING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is COUNTERSINKING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, COUNTERSINKING is worth 21 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 27 points.
How many syllables are in COUNTERSINKING? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in COUNTERSINKING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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