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Word: DICTIONARY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 I 1 C 3 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1 A 1 R 1 Y 4
Length 10 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /dษชkหˆtษชษ’nรฆri/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile Y (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
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 DICTIONARY

noun
  1. A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.
  2. (preceded by the) A synchronic dictionary of a standardised language held to only contain words that are properly part of the language.
  3. (by extension) Any work that has a list of material organized alphabetically; e.g., biographical dictionary, encyclopedic dictionary.
verb
  1. To look up in a dictionary.
  2. To add to a dictionary.
  3. To compile a dictionary.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "dictionary" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dictionary" to secure the victory."

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DICTIONARY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DICTIONARY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DICTIONARY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DICTIONARY is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in DICTIONARY? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in DICTIONARY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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