Word: DELEGATES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DELEGATES
- A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy
- A representative at a conference, etc.
- An appointed representative in some legislative bodies
- To authorize someone to be a delegate
- To commit a task to someone, especially a subordinate
- (of a subdomain) to give away authority over a subdomain; to allow someone else to create sub-subdomains of a subdomain of one's own
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 "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "delegates" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "delegates" conveys a high level of precision."
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DELEGATES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DELEGATES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DELEGATES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DELEGATES:
- # the delegates effect
- # master of delegates
- # playing with delegates
- # in terms of delegates
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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Words Starting with D
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