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Word: DESOLATION

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 S 1 O 1 L 1 A 1 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /desหˆษ’lรฆtษชษ’n/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile D (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
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 DESOLATION

noun
  1. The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
  2. The state of being desolated or laid waste
  3. A place or country wasted and forsaken.

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 "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "desolation" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "desolation" conveys a high level of precision."

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 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DESOLATION a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DESOLATION is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DESOLATION worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DESOLATION is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in DESOLATION? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in DESOLATION.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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