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Word: DILATION

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 I 1 L 1 A 1 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /dษชหˆlรฆtษชษ’n/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile D (2 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 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 DILATION

noun
  1. The act of dilating.
  2. State of being dilated; expansion; dilatation.
  3. Delay.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dilation" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "dilation" 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 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DILATION a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DILATION is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DILATION worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DILATION is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in DILATION? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in DILATION.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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