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Word: DEVOIR

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 V 4 O 1 I 1 R 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /deหˆvษ’ษชr/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 3
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 A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of DEVOIR

noun
  1. (often in plural) Duty, business; something that one must do.

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 "devoir", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "devoir" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEVOIR a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DEVOIR is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DEVOIR worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DEVOIR is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in DEVOIR? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in DEVOIR.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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