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Word: DIRECTORY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 I 1 R 1 E 1 C 3 T 1 O 1 R 1 Y 4
Length 9 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /dษชrหˆektษ’ri/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
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 DIRECTORY

noun
  1. A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
  2. A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.
  3. A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other directories may be stored. The files and subdirectories in a directory are usually related.
adjective
  1. Containing directions; instructing; directorial.

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 "directory", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "directory" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIRECTORY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DIRECTORY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DIRECTORY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DIRECTORY is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in DIRECTORY? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in DIRECTORY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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