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Word: DOCUMENTARY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 O 1 C 3 U 1 M 3 E 1 N 1 T 1 A 1 R 1 Y 4
Length 11 letters
Syllables 5
Pronunciation /dษ’kหˆสŒmentรฆri/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 19 pts
WWF Score 22 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 11
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 DOCUMENTARY

noun
  1. A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.
adjective
  1. Of, related to, or based on documents.
  2. Which serves to document (record and:or illustrate) a subject.
  3. (of a film, book etc) Presented objectively without the insertion of fictional matter.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "documentary" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "documentary" in early literature."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

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 19 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 19 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 22 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DOCUMENTARY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DOCUMENTARY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DOCUMENTARY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DOCUMENTARY is worth 19 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 22 points.
How many syllables are in DOCUMENTARY? โ–ผ
There are 5 syllables in DOCUMENTARY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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