Word: DELETE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DELETE
- A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer.
- A deletion.
"I lost the file when I accidentally hit delete."
- (recorded entertainment industry) A remainder of a music or video release.
- To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.
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 "delete" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "delete" 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
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DELETE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DELETE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DELETE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DELETE:
- # the delete effect
- # master of delete
- # playing with delete
- # in terms of delete
Anagrams
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with D
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