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Word: DEDUCTIVE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 D 2 U 1 C 3 T 1 I 1 V 4 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /dedหˆสŒktษชve/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile V (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of DEDUCTIVE

adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).
  2. Based on inferences from general principles.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "deductive" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "deductive" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

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

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEDUCTIVE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DEDUCTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DEDUCTIVE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DEDUCTIVE is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in DEDUCTIVE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in DEDUCTIVE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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

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Word Family

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