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Word: DESKTOPS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 S 1 K 5 T 1 O 1 P 3 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /deหˆsktษ’ps/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 DESKTOPS

noun
  1. The top surface of a desk.
  2. A desktop computer.

    "Laptops are often more expensive than desktops."

  3. The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

    "I installed a new application and it added its icon to my desktop."

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 "desktops" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "desktops" 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

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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DESKTOPS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DESKTOPS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DESKTOPS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DESKTOPS is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in DESKTOPS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in DESKTOPS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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Words Starting with D

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