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Word: DIFFIDENCE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 I 1 F 4 F 4 I 1 D 2 E 1 N 1 C 3 E 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /dษชfหˆfษชdense/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 20 pts
WWF Score 22 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "FF". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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 DIFFIDENCE

noun
  1. The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.
  2. Mistrust, distrust, lack of confidence in someone or something.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "diffidence", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "diffidence" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

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 22 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIFFIDENCE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DIFFIDENCE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DIFFIDENCE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DIFFIDENCE is worth 20 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 22 points.
How many syllables are in DIFFIDENCE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in DIFFIDENCE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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