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Word: DELF

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 L 1 F 4
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /dˈelf/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of DELF

Noun
  1. A mine, quarry, pit dug; ditch.
  2. A charge representing a square sod of turf, traditionally taking the form of a simple square (e.g. in the middle of an escutcheon), although modernly sometimes represented with the grass in profile. Canting arms of Delves, in Devon: Argent, a chevron gules fretty or between three delves sable.
  3. Alternative form of delft (“style of earthenware”).

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Wiktionary.

📜 Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.

🗣️ Example Sentences

  • "Please ensure you spell "delf" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • "Understanding the exact meaning of "delf" can significantly improve your writing style."

💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

🎯 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) ✓ Valid 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DELF a valid Scrabble word?
DELF is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DELF worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, DELF is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in DELF?
There is 1 syllable in DELF.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as DELF:

Hook Words

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

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of DELF:

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of DELF:

Similar Spelled Words

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Same Length Words (4 Letters)

Other valid 4-letter Scrabble words:

Words Starting with D

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Words Ending with F

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