Word: DEVOLVING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DEVOLVING
- To roll (something) down; to unroll.
- To be inherited by someone else; to pass down upon the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder.
- To delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "devolving" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "devolving" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVOLVING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVOLVING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVOLVING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVOLVING:
- # the devolving effect
- # master of devolving
- # playing with devolving
- # in terms of devolving
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