Word: CRACKING
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Definition of CRACKING
- To form cracks.
"It's been so dry, the ground is starting to crack."
- To break apart under pressure.
"When I tried to stand on the chair, it cracked."
- To become debilitated by psychological pressure.
"Anyone would crack after being hounded like that."
- The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
- The formation of cracks on a surface.
- The production of a crack sound.
"the crackings of whips"
- Great.
"The race started at a cracking pace."
- Enjoyable.
"We had a cracking time."
- Very, usually associated with praise.
"It was a cracking good show."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "cracking" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "cracking" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRACKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CRACKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CRACKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CRACKING:
- # the cracking effect
- # master of cracking
- # playing with cracking
- # in terms of cracking
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