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Word: DEPENDABLE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 P 3 E 1 N 1 D 2 A 1 B 3 L 1 E 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /depหˆendรฆble/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile P (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of DEPENDABLE

noun
  1. A reliable person or thing.
adjective
  1. Able, or easily able to be depended on.

    "He was a very dependable person."

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 20 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEPENDABLE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DEPENDABLE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DEPENDABLE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DEPENDABLE is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 20 points.
How many syllables are in DEPENDABLE? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in DEPENDABLE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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