Word: DIVESTED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DIVESTED
- To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
"When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day."
- To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
"As Glasgow becomes the first university in Europe to divest from fossil fuels."
- To undress.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "divested" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "divested" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIVESTED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DIVESTED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DIVESTED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DIVESTED:
- # the divested effect
- # master of divested
- # playing with divested
- # in terms of divested
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