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Word: DEVELOPMENTAL

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 V 4 E 1 L 1 O 1 P 3 M 3 E 1 N 1 T 1 A 1 L 1
Length 13 letters
Syllables 5
Pronunciation /deveหˆlษ’pmentรฆl/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 21 pts
WWF Score 27 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 8
Unique Letters 10
Top Tile V (4 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 DEVELOPMENTAL

noun
  1. A trainee flight controller.
adjective
  1. Related to development.

    "Developmental psychology studies how the mind forms as children and adolescents grow."

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 "developmental" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "developmental" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 21 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 21 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 27 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEVELOPMENTAL a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DEVELOPMENTAL is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DEVELOPMENTAL worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DEVELOPMENTAL is worth 21 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 27 points.
How many syllables are in DEVELOPMENTAL? โ–ผ
There are 5 syllables in DEVELOPMENTAL.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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