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Word: DARKER

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 A 1 R 1 K 5 E 1 R 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /dรฆหˆrker/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of DARKER

adjective
  1. Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.

    "The room was too dark for reading."

  2. (of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.

    "my sister's hair is darker than mine;โ€ƒ her skin grew dark with a suntan"

  3. Hidden, secret, obscure.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "darker" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "darker" to secure the victory."

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

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 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DARKER a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DARKER is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DARKER worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DARKER is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in DARKER? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in DARKER.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as DARKER:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of DARKER:

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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