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Word: DATED

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 A 1 T 1 E 1 D 2
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /dˈæted/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 7 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile D (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
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 DATED

verb
  1. To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.

    "to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter"

  2. To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.
  3. To determine the age of something.

    "to date the building of the pyramids"

adjective
  1. Marked with a date.

    "The first dated entry in the diary was from October 1922."

  2. Outdated.

    ""Omnibus" is a dated term for a bus."

  3. Anachronistic; being obviously inappropriate for its present context.

    "Calling a happy person gay seems awfully dated nowadays; people will assume you mean something else."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

📜 Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

🗣️ Example Sentences

  • "In professional circles, using the word "dated" conveys a high level of precision."
  • "She described the concept as somewhat "dated", surprising the rest of the board members."

💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

🎯 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) ✓ Valid 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 7 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DATED a valid Scrabble word?
DATED is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DATED worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, DATED is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 7 points.
How many syllables are in DATED?
There is 1 syllable in DATED.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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