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Word: DEVELOPMENTS

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 S 1
Length 12 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /deveหˆlษ’pments/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 20 pts
WWF Score 25 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
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 DEVELOPMENTS

noun
  1. The process of developing; growth, directed change.

    "The development of this story has been slow."

  2. The process by which a mature multicellular organism or part of an organism is produced by the addition of new cells.

    "The organism has reached a crucial stage in its development."

  3. Something which has developed.

    "Our news team brings you the latest developments."

noun
  1. A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.

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 "Understanding the exact meaning of "developments" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "developments" in early literature."

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 20 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 20 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 25 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEVELOPMENTS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DEVELOPMENTS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DEVELOPMENTS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DEVELOPMENTS is worth 20 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 25 points.
How many syllables are in DEVELOPMENTS? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in DEVELOPMENTS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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