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Word: DEFUSING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 F 4 U 1 S 1 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /defหˆสŒsษชndส’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile F (4 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 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 DEFUSING

verb
  1. To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.).
  2. To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.

    "to defuse a hostage situation"

verb
  1. To disorder; to make shapeless.

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

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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEFUSING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DEFUSING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DEFUSING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DEFUSING is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in DEFUSING? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in DEFUSING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as DEFUSING:

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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Words Starting with D

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