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Word: DATUM

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 A 1 T 1 U 1 M 3
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /dหˆรฆtสŒm/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile M (3 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 DATUM

noun
  1. (plural: data) A measurement of something on a scale understood by both the recorder (a person or device) and the reader (another person or device). The scale is arbitrarily defined, such as from 1 to 10 by ones, 1 to 100 by 0.1, or simply true or false, on or off, yes, no, or maybe, etc.
  2. (plural: data) A fact known from direct observation.
  3. (plural: data) A premise from which conclusions are drawn.
verb
  1. To provide missing data points by using a mathematical model to extrapolate values that are outside the range of a measuring device.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

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

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "datum" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "datum" in early literature."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

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 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DATUM a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DATUM is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DATUM worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DATUM is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in DATUM? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in DATUM.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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