Word: DESERVING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DESERVING
- To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."
- To earn, win.
- To reward, to give in return for service.
- Desert, merit
- Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious
"the deserving poor"
- Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "deserving", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "deserving" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DESERVING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DESERVING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DESERVING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DESERVING:
- # the deserving effect
- # master of deserving
- # playing with deserving
- # in terms of deserving
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