Word: CYCLE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of CYCLE
- An interval of space or time in which one set of events or phenomena is completed.
"the cycle of the seasons, or of the year"
- A complete rotation of anything.
- A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence.
"electoral cycle"
- To ride a bicycle or other cycle.
- To go through a cycle or to put through a cycle.
- To turn power off and back on
"Avoid cycling the device unnecessarily."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "cycle" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "cycle" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CYCLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CYCLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CYCLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CYCLE:
- # the cycle effect
- # master of cycle
- # playing with cycle
- # in terms of cycle
Anagrams
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Word Family
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