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Word: DETERRENCE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 T 1 E 1 R 1 R 1 E 1 N 1 C 3 E 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /detหˆerrense/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

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

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "RR". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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 DETERRENCE

noun
  1. The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
  2. Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.
  3. The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

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 "She described the concept as somewhat "deterrence", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "deterrence" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DETERRENCE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DETERRENCE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DETERRENCE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DETERRENCE is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in DETERRENCE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in DETERRENCE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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