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Word: DELAYABLE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 L 1 A 1 Y 4 A 1 B 3 L 1 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /delหˆรฆaษชรฆble/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile Y (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 DELAYABLE

Adjective
  1. Capable of being delayed.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Wiktionary.

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 "delayable" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "delayable" 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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ— Invalid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DELAYABLE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DELAYABLE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DELAYABLE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DELAYABLE is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in DELAYABLE? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in DELAYABLE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as DELAYABLE:

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Hook Words

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

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Word Family

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