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Word: CUCKOO

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 U 1 C 3 K 5 O 1 O 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /kสŒหˆkkuหษ’/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "OO". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of CUCKOO

noun
  1. The two-note sound made by the cuckoo.
  2. A Barbadian food made from mashed okra and cornmeal.
noun
  1. Any of various birds, of the family Cuculidae, famous for laying its eggs in the nests of other species; but especially the common cuckoo, Cuculus canorus, that has a characteristic two-note call.
  2. The sound of that particular bird.
  3. The bird-shaped figure found in cuckoo clocks.
verb
  1. To make the call of a cuckoo.
  2. To repeat something incessantly.
adjective
  1. Crazy; not sane.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

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

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 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CUCKOO a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CUCKOO is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CUCKOO worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CUCKOO is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in CUCKOO? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in CUCKOO.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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