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Word: DELETE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 L 1 E 1 T 1 E 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /deหˆlete/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile D (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of DELETE

noun
  1. A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer.
noun
  1. A deletion.

    "I lost the file when I accidentally hit delete."

  2. (recorded entertainment industry) A remainder of a music or video release.
verb
  1. 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.

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 "The referee verified that "delete" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "delete" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DELETE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DELETE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DELETE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DELETE is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in DELETE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in DELETE.

๐Ÿ”— 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

Words that contain the exact same letters as DELETE:

No anagrams found.

Hook Words

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

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of DELETE:

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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Words Starting with D

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Words Ending with E

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