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Word: DIFFIDENT

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 I 1 F 4 F 4 I 1 D 2 E 1 N 1 T 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /dษชfหˆfษชdent/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
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 DIFFIDENT

adjective
  1. Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
  2. Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "diffident" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "diffident" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIFFIDENT a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DIFFIDENT is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DIFFIDENT worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DIFFIDENT is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in DIFFIDENT? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in DIFFIDENT.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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