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Word: DEVELOP

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 V 4 E 1 L 1 O 1 P 3
Length 7 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /deหˆvelษ’p/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile V (4 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 DEVELOP

verb
  1. To change with a specific direction, progress.

    "Let's see how things develop and then make our decision."

  2. To progress through a sequence of stages.

    "Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane.ย ย  An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant."

  3. To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.

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 "develop", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "develop" 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 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEVELOP a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DEVELOP is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DEVELOP worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DEVELOP is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in DEVELOP? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in DEVELOP.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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