Word: DELAYED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DELAYED
- To put off until a later time; to defer.
- To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
"The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."
- To allay; to temper.
- To dilute, temper.
- To assuage, quench, allay.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "delayed" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "delayed" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DELAYED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DELAYED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DELAYED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DELAYED:
- # the delayed effect
- # master of delayed
- # playing with delayed
- # in terms of delayed
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